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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,079.40, 24,067.26 and 8,277.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,079.40, 24,067.26 and 8,277.48 is: 12,389.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,079.40 : 24,067.26 = 8,277.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,079.40/24,067.26 = 8,277.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,079.40x = 24,067.26 × 8,277.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,079.40x = 199,216,263.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,216,263.30/16,079.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,389.53

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