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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,068.78, 24,110.46 and 8,283.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,068.78, 24,110.46 and 8,283.06 is: 12,428.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,068.78 : 24,110.46 = 8,283.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,068.78/24,110.46 = 8,283.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,068.78x = 24,110.46 × 8,283.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,068.78x = 199,708,386.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,708,386.81/16,068.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,428.35

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