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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,385.72, 24,586.26 and 8,056.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,385.72, 24,586.26 and 8,056.76 is: 12,088.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,385.72 : 24,586.26 = 8,056.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,385.72/24,586.26 = 8,056.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,385.72x = 24,586.26 × 8,056.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,385.72x = 198,085,596.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,085,596.12/16,385.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,088.92

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