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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,049.60, 24,074.40 and 8,273.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,049.60, 24,074.40 and 8,273.60 is: 12,410.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,049.60 : 24,074.40 = 8,273.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,049.60/24,074.40 = 8,273.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,049.60x = 24,074.40 × 8,273.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,049.60x = 199,181,955.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,181,955.84/16,049.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,410.40

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