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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,149.59, 24,203.11 and 8,652.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,149.59, 24,203.11 and 8,652.28 is: 12,967.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,149.59 : 24,203.11 = 8,652.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,149.59/24,203.11 = 8,652.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,149.59x = 24,203.11 × 8,652.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,149.59x = 209,411,963.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,411,963.58/16,149.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,967.02

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