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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,377.54, 24,574.20 and 8,053.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,377.54, 24,574.20 and 8,053.03 is: 12,083.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,377.54 : 24,574.20 = 8,053.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,377.54/24,574.20 = 8,053.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,377.54x = 24,574.20 × 8,053.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,377.54x = 197,896,769.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,896,769.83/16,377.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,083.42

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