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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,043.80, 24,054.90 and 8,246.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,043.80, 24,054.90 and 8,246.20 is: 12,363.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,043.80 : 24,054.90 = 8,246.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,043.80/24,054.90 = 8,246.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,043.80x = 24,054.90 × 8,246.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,043.80x = 198,361,516.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,361,516.38/16,043.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,363.75

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