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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,109.06, 24,146.60 and 8,711.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,109.06, 24,146.60 and 8,711.52 is: 13,058.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,109.06 : 24,146.60 = 8,711.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,109.06/24,146.60 = 8,711.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,109.06x = 24,146.60 × 8,711.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,109.06x = 210,353,588.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,353,588.83/16,109.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,058.09

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