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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,115.08, 24,179.87 and 8,710.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,115.08, 24,179.87 and 8,710.87 is: 13,070.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,115.08 : 24,179.87 = 8,710.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,115.08/24,179.87 = 8,710.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,115.08x = 24,179.87 × 8,710.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,115.08x = 210,627,593.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,627,593.85/16,115.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,070.22

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