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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,152.06, 24,237.63 and 8,756.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,152.06, 24,237.63 and 8,756.34 is: 13,139.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,152.06 : 24,237.63 = 8,756.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,152.06/24,237.63 = 8,756.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,152.06x = 24,237.63 × 8,756.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,152.06x = 212,232,929.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,232,929.07/16,152.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,139.68

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