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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,475.06, 24,692.03 and 8,034.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,475.06, 24,692.03 and 8,034.61 is: 12,041.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,475.06 : 24,692.03 = 8,034.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,475.06/24,692.03 = 8,034.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,475.06x = 24,692.03 × 8,034.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,475.06x = 198,390,690.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,390,690.21/16,475.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,041.88

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