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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,364.60, 24,546.90 and 8,045.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,364.60, 24,546.90 and 8,045.90 is: 12,068.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,364.60 : 24,546.90 = 8,045.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,364.60/24,546.90 = 8,045.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,364.60x = 24,546.90 × 8,045.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,364.60x = 197,501,902.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,501,902.71/16,364.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,068.85

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