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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,116.08, 24,181.37 and 8,711.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,116.08, 24,181.37 and 8,711.87 is: 13,071.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,116.08 : 24,181.37 = 8,711.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,116.08/24,181.37 = 8,711.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,116.08x = 24,181.37 × 8,711.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,116.08x = 210,664,951.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,664,951.86/16,116.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,071.72

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