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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,338.67, 24,515.70 and 8,026.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,338.67, 24,515.70 and 8,026.45 is: 12,043.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,338.67 : 24,515.70 = 8,026.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,338.67/24,515.70 = 8,026.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,338.67x = 24,515.70 × 8,026.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,338.67x = 196,774,040.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,774,040.27/16,338.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,043.46

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