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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,003.60, 24,004.60 and 8,213.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,003.60, 24,004.60 and 8,213.20 is: 12,319.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,003.60 : 24,004.60 = 8,213.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,003.60/24,004.60 = 8,213.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,003.60x = 24,004.60 × 8,213.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,003.60x = 197,154,580.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,154,580.72/16,003.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,319.39

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