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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,348.67, 24,530.70 and 8,036.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,348.67, 24,530.70 and 8,036.45 is: 12,058.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,348.67 : 24,530.70 = 8,036.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,348.67/24,530.70 = 8,036.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,348.67x = 24,530.70 × 8,036.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,348.67x = 197,139,744.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,139,744.02/16,348.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,058.46

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