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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,063.84, 24,094.96 and 8,163.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,063.84, 24,094.96 and 8,163.92 is: 12,245.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,063.84 : 24,094.96 = 8,163.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,063.84/24,094.96 = 8,163.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,063.84x = 24,094.96 × 8,163.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,063.84x = 196,709,325.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,709,325.84/16,063.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,245.47

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