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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,360.18, 24,544.92 and 8,042.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,360.18, 24,544.92 and 8,042.69 is: 12,066.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,360.18 : 24,544.92 = 8,042.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,360.18/24,544.92 = 8,042.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,360.18x = 24,544.92 × 8,042.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,360.18x = 197,407,274.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,407,274.16/16,360.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,066.33

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