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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,332.06, 24,494.40 and 8,003.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,332.06, 24,494.40 and 8,003.70 is: 12,003.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,332.06 : 24,494.40 = 8,003.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,332.06/24,494.40 = 8,003.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,332.06x = 24,494.40 × 8,003.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,332.06x = 196,045,829.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,045,829.28/16,332.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,003.74

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