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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,126.98, 24,169.82 and 8,713.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,126.98, 24,169.82 and 8,713.05 is: 13,058.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,126.98 : 24,169.82 = 8,713.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,126.98/24,169.82 = 8,713.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,126.98x = 24,169.82 × 8,713.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,126.98x = 210,592,806.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,592,806.59/16,126.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,058.42

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