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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,339.67, 24,517.20 and 8,027.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,339.67, 24,517.20 and 8,027.45 is: 12,044.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,339.67 : 24,517.20 = 8,027.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,339.67/24,517.20 = 8,027.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,339.67x = 24,517.20 × 8,027.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,339.67x = 196,810,597.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,810,597.14/16,339.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,044.96

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