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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,103.28, 24,149.16 and 8,713.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,103.28, 24,149.16 and 8,713.20 is: 13,066.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,103.28 : 24,149.16 = 8,713.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,103.28/24,149.16 = 8,713.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,103.28x = 24,149.16 × 8,713.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,103.28x = 210,416,460.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,416,460.91/16,103.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,066.68

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