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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,122.65, 24,175.10 and 8,634.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,122.65, 24,175.10 and 8,634.99 is: 12,947.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,122.65 : 24,175.10 = 8,634.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,122.65/24,175.10 = 8,634.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,122.65x = 24,175.10 × 8,634.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,122.65x = 208,751,698.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,751,698.72/16,122.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,947.73

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