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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,392.92, 24,597.10 and 8,079.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,392.92, 24,597.10 and 8,079.96 is: 12,123.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,392.92 : 24,597.10 = 8,079.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,392.92/24,597.10 = 8,079.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,392.92x = 24,597.10 × 8,079.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,392.92x = 198,743,584.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,743,584.12/16,392.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,123.75

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