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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,152.72, 24,183.96 and 8,730.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,152.72, 24,183.96 and 8,730.60 is: 13,071.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,152.72 : 24,183.96 = 8,730.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,152.72/24,183.96 = 8,730.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,152.72x = 24,183.96 × 8,730.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,152.72x = 211,140,481.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,140,481.18/16,152.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,071.51

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