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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,101.79, 24,159.64 and 8,711.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,101.79, 24,159.64 and 8,711.45 is: 13,070.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,101.79 : 24,159.64 = 8,711.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,101.79/24,159.64 = 8,711.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,101.79x = 24,159.64 × 8,711.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,101.79x = 210,465,550.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,465,550.83/16,101.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,070.94

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