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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,363.10, 24,546.92 and 8,043.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,363.10, 24,546.92 and 8,043.44 is: 12,066.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,363.10 : 24,546.92 = 8,043.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,363.10/24,546.92 = 8,043.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,363.10x = 24,546.92 × 8,043.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,363.10x = 197,441,678.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,441,678.20/16,363.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,066.28

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