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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,382.83, 24,571.83 and 8,060.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,382.83, 24,571.83 and 8,060.62 is: 12,089.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,382.83 : 24,571.83 = 8,060.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,382.83/24,571.83 = 8,060.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,382.83x = 24,571.83 × 8,060.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,382.83x = 198,064,184.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,064,184.33/16,382.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,089.74

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