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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,270.08, 24,405.11 and 8,494.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,270.08, 24,405.11 and 8,494.08 is: 12,741.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,270.08 : 24,405.11 = 8,494.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,270.08/24,405.11 = 8,494.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,270.08x = 24,405.11 × 8,494.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,270.08x = 207,298,902.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,298,902.39/16,270.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,741.11

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