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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,376.08, 24,561.73 and 8,053.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,376.08, 24,561.73 and 8,053.86 is: 12,079.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,376.08 : 24,561.73 = 8,053.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,376.08/24,561.73 = 8,053.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,376.08x = 24,561.73 × 8,053.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,376.08x = 197,816,734.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,816,734.78/16,376.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,079.61

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