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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,377.80, 24,548.88 and 8,041.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,377.80, 24,548.88 and 8,041.28 is: 12,053.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,377.80 : 24,548.88 = 8,041.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,377.80/24,548.88 = 8,041.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,377.80x = 24,548.88 × 8,041.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,377.80x = 197,404,417.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,404,417.77/16,377.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,053.17

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