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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,036.51, 24,038.36 and 8,124.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,036.51, 24,038.36 and 8,124.36 is: 12,178.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,036.51 : 24,038.36 = 8,124.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,036.51/24,038.36 = 8,124.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,036.51x = 24,038.36 × 8,124.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,036.51x = 195,296,370.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,296,370.86/16,036.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,178.23

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