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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,305.03, 24,457.55 and 8,512.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,305.03, 24,457.55 and 8,512.02 is: 12,768.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,305.03 : 24,457.55 = 8,512.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,305.03/24,457.55 = 8,512.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,305.03x = 24,457.55 × 8,512.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,305.03x = 208,183,112.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,183,112.19/16,305.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,768.03

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