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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,112.60, 24,169.62 and 8,336.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,112.60, 24,169.62 and 8,336.60 is: 12,505.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,112.60 : 24,169.62 = 8,336.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,112.60/24,169.62 = 8,336.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,112.60x = 24,169.62 × 8,336.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,112.60x = 201,492,454.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,492,454.09/16,112.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,505.27

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