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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,329.87, 24,474.15 and 8,007.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,329.87, 24,474.15 and 8,007.93 is: 12,001.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,329.87 : 24,474.15 = 8,007.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,329.87/24,474.15 = 8,007.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,329.87x = 24,474.15 × 8,007.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,329.87x = 195,987,280.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,987,280.01/16,329.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,001.77

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