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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,385.70, 24,562.35 and 8,058.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,385.70, 24,562.35 and 8,058.90 is: 12,080.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,385.70 : 24,562.35 = 8,058.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,385.70/24,562.35 = 8,058.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,385.70x = 24,562.35 × 8,058.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,385.70x = 197,945,522.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,945,522.42/16,385.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,080.38

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