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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,063.80, 24,069.78 and 8,248.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,063.80, 24,069.78 and 8,248.92 is: 12,360.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,063.80 : 24,069.78 = 8,248.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,063.80/24,069.78 = 8,248.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,063.80x = 24,069.78 × 8,248.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,063.80x = 198,549,689.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,549,689.64/16,063.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,360.07

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