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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,358.64, 24,520.32 and 8,028.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,358.64, 24,520.32 and 8,028.96 is: 12,034.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,358.64 : 24,520.32 = 8,028.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,358.64/24,520.32 = 8,028.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,358.64x = 24,520.32 × 8,028.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,358.64x = 196,872,668.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,872,668.47/16,358.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,034.78

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