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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,346.02, 24,510.52 and 8,027.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,346.02, 24,510.52 and 8,027.60 is: 12,037.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,346.02 : 24,510.52 = 8,027.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,346.02/24,510.52 = 8,027.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,346.02x = 24,510.52 × 8,027.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,346.02x = 196,760,650.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,760,650.35/16,346.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,037.22

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