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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,060.40, 24,071.40 and 8,265.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,060.40, 24,071.40 and 8,265.20 is: 12,387.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,060.40 : 24,071.40 = 8,265.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,060.40/24,071.40 = 8,265.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,060.40x = 24,071.40 × 8,265.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,060.40x = 198,954,935.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,954,935.28/16,060.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,387.92

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