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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,039.43, 24,050.93 and 8,547.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,039.43, 24,050.93 and 8,547.26 is: 12,816.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,039.43 : 24,050.93 = 8,547.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,039.43/24,050.93 = 8,547.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,039.43x = 24,050.93 × 8,547.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,039.43x = 205,569,551.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,569,551.95/16,039.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,816.51

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