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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,362.80, 24,549.46 and 8,041.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,362.80, 24,549.46 and 8,041.12 is: 12,064.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,362.80 : 24,549.46 = 8,041.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,362.80/24,549.46 = 8,041.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,362.80x = 24,549.46 × 8,041.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,362.80x = 197,405,153.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,405,153.80/16,362.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,064.26

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