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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,036.07, 24,067.06 and 8,247.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,036.07, 24,067.06 and 8,247.11 is: 12,377.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,036.07 : 24,067.06 = 8,247.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,036.07/24,067.06 = 8,247.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,036.07x = 24,067.06 × 8,247.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,036.07x = 198,483,550.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,483,550.24/16,036.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,377.32

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