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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,327.37, 24,491.97 and 8,011.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,327.37, 24,491.97 and 8,011.31 is: 12,017.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,327.37 : 24,491.97 = 8,011.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,327.37/24,491.97 = 8,011.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,327.37x = 24,491.97 × 8,011.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,327.37x = 196,212,641.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,212,641.72/16,327.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,017.40

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