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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,375.36, 24,582.12 and 8,062.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,375.36, 24,582.12 and 8,062.24 is: 12,102.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,375.36 : 24,582.12 = 8,062.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,375.36/24,582.12 = 8,062.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,375.36x = 24,582.12 × 8,062.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,375.36x = 198,186,951.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,186,951.15/16,375.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,102.75

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