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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,044.60, 24,066.90 and 8,268.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,044.60, 24,066.90 and 8,268.60 is: 12,402.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,044.60 : 24,066.90 = 8,268.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,044.60/24,066.90 = 8,268.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,044.60x = 24,066.90 × 8,268.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,044.60x = 198,999,569.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,999,569.34/16,044.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,402.90

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