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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,052.76, 24,093.72 and 8,267.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,052.76, 24,093.72 and 8,267.04 is: 12,408.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,052.76 : 24,093.72 = 8,267.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,052.76/24,093.72 = 8,267.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,052.76x = 24,093.72 × 8,267.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,052.76x = 199,183,746.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,183,746.99/16,052.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,408.07

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