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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,107.76, 24,168.60 and 8,717.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,107.76, 24,168.60 and 8,717.47 is: 13,079.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,107.76 : 24,168.60 = 8,717.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,107.76/24,168.60 = 8,717.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,107.76x = 24,168.60 × 8,717.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,107.76x = 210,689,045.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,689,045.44/16,107.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,079.97

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