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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,343.06, 24,519.23 and 8,025.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,343.06, 24,519.23 and 8,025.47 is: 12,040.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,343.06 : 24,519.23 = 8,025.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,343.06/24,519.23 = 8,025.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,343.06x = 24,519.23 × 8,025.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,343.06x = 196,778,182.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,778,182.06/16,343.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,040.48

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