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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,375.08, 24,560.23 and 8,052.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,375.08, 24,560.23 and 8,052.86 is: 12,078.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,375.08 : 24,560.23 = 8,052.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,375.08/24,560.23 = 8,052.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,375.08x = 24,560.23 × 8,052.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,375.08x = 197,780,135.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,780,135.03/16,375.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,078.12

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