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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,149.11, 24,222.60 and 8,246.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,149.11, 24,222.60 and 8,246.67 is: 12,369.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,149.11 : 24,222.60 = 8,246.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,149.11/24,222.60 = 8,246.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,149.11x = 24,222.60 × 8,246.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,149.11x = 199,755,788.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,755,788.74/16,149.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,369.46

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