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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,375.56, 24,556.31 and 8,050.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,375.56, 24,556.31 and 8,050.38 is: 12,072.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,375.56 : 24,556.31 = 8,050.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,375.56/24,556.31 = 8,050.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,375.56x = 24,556.31 × 8,050.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,375.56x = 197,687,626.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,687,626.90/16,375.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,072.11

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