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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,108.26, 24,169.35 and 8,717.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,108.26, 24,169.35 and 8,717.97 is: 13,080.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,108.26 : 24,169.35 = 8,717.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,108.26/24,169.35 = 8,717.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,108.26x = 24,169.35 × 8,717.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,108.26x = 210,707,668.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,707,668.22/16,108.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,080.72

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