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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,377.53, 24,563.89 and 8,055.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,377.53, 24,563.89 and 8,055.30 is: 12,081.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,377.53 : 24,563.89 = 8,055.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,377.53/24,563.89 = 8,055.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,377.53x = 24,563.89 × 8,055.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,377.53x = 197,869,462.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,869,462.84/16,377.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,081.76

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