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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,383.72, 24,583.26 and 8,054.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,383.72, 24,583.26 and 8,054.76 is: 12,085.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,383.72 : 24,583.26 = 8,054.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,383.72/24,583.26 = 8,054.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,383.72x = 24,583.26 × 8,054.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,383.72x = 198,012,259.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,012,259.32/16,383.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,085.92

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