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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,063.20, 24,082.80 and 8,277.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,063.20, 24,082.80 and 8,277.60 is: 12,410.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,063.20 : 24,082.80 = 8,277.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,063.20/24,082.80 = 8,277.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,063.20x = 24,082.80 × 8,277.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,063.20x = 199,347,785.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,347,785.28/16,063.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,410.22

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