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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,012.70, 24,019.04 and 8,216.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,012.70, 24,019.04 and 8,216.54 is: 12,324.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,012.70 : 24,019.04 = 8,216.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,012.70/24,019.04 = 8,216.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,012.70x = 24,019.04 × 8,216.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,012.70x = 197,353,402.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,353,402.92/16,012.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,324.80

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