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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,330.87, 24,475.65 and 8,008.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,330.87, 24,475.65 and 8,008.93 is: 12,003.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,330.87 : 24,475.65 = 8,008.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,330.87/24,475.65 = 8,008.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,330.87x = 24,475.65 × 8,008.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,330.87x = 196,023,767.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,023,767.55/16,330.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,003.27

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