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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,038.41, 24,064.90 and 8,252.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,038.41, 24,064.90 and 8,252.69 is: 12,382.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,038.41 : 24,064.90 = 8,252.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,038.41/24,064.90 = 8,252.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,038.41x = 24,064.90 × 8,252.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,038.41x = 198,600,018.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,600,018.62/16,038.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,382.78

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