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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,322.67, 24,491.70 and 8,010.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,322.67, 24,491.70 and 8,010.45 is: 12,019.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,322.67 : 24,491.70 = 8,010.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,322.67/24,491.70 = 8,010.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,322.67x = 24,491.70 × 8,010.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,322.67x = 196,189,538.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,189,538.27/16,322.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,019.45

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