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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,375.70, 24,547.35 and 8,048.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,375.70, 24,547.35 and 8,048.90 is: 12,065.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,375.70 : 24,547.35 = 8,048.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,375.70/24,547.35 = 8,048.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,375.70x = 24,547.35 × 8,048.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,375.70x = 197,579,165.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,579,165.42/16,375.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,065.39

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