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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,052.40, 24,078.60 and 8,179.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,052.40, 24,078.60 and 8,179.20 is: 12,268.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,052.40 : 24,078.60 = 8,179.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,052.40/24,078.60 = 8,179.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,052.40x = 24,078.60 × 8,179.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,052.40x = 196,943,685.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,943,685.12/16,052.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,268.80

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