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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,410.20, 24,606.30 and 8,071.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,410.20, 24,606.30 and 8,071.88 is: 12,103.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,410.20 : 24,606.30 = 8,071.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,410.20/24,606.30 = 8,071.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,410.20x = 24,606.30 × 8,071.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,410.20x = 198,619,100.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,619,100.84/16,410.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,103.39

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