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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,331.67, 24,505.20 and 8,019.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,331.67, 24,505.20 and 8,019.45 is: 12,032.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,331.67 : 24,505.20 = 8,019.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,331.67/24,505.20 = 8,019.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,331.67x = 24,505.20 × 8,019.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,331.67x = 196,518,226.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,518,226.14/16,331.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,032.95

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