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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,103.60, 24,145.80 and 8,327.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,103.60, 24,145.80 and 8,327.60 is: 12,486.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,103.60 : 24,145.80 = 8,327.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,103.60/24,145.80 = 8,327.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,103.60x = 24,145.80 × 8,327.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,103.60x = 201,076,564.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,076,564.08/16,103.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,486.44

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