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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,323.26, 24,487.06 and 8,003.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,323.26, 24,487.06 and 8,003.54 is: 12,006.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,323.26 : 24,487.06 = 8,003.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,323.26/24,487.06 = 8,003.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,323.26x = 24,487.06 × 8,003.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,323.26x = 195,983,164.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,983,164.19/16,323.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,006.37

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