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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,028.01, 24,046.88 and 8,242.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,028.01, 24,046.88 and 8,242.29 is: 12,365.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,028.01 : 24,046.88 = 8,242.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,028.01/24,046.88 = 8,242.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,028.01x = 24,046.88 × 8,242.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,028.01x = 198,201,317.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,201,317.34/16,028.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,365.93

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