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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,375.55, 24,560.93 and 8,053.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,375.55, 24,560.93 and 8,053.34 is: 12,078.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,375.55 : 24,560.93 = 8,053.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,375.55/24,560.93 = 8,053.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,375.55x = 24,560.93 × 8,053.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,375.55x = 197,797,417.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,797,417.33/16,375.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,078.82

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