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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,150.08, 24,203.86 and 8,652.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,150.08, 24,203.86 and 8,652.77 is: 12,967.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,150.08 : 24,203.86 = 8,652.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,150.08/24,203.86 = 8,652.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,150.08x = 24,203.86 × 8,652.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,150.08x = 209,430,433.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,430,433.69/16,150.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,967.76

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