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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,387.38, 24,571.62 and 8,049.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,387.38, 24,571.62 and 8,049.24 is: 12,069.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,387.38 : 24,571.62 = 8,049.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,387.38/24,571.62 = 8,049.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,387.38x = 24,571.62 × 8,049.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,387.38x = 197,782,866.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,782,866.57/16,387.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,069.22

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