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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,150.40, 24,240.96 and 8,364.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,150.40, 24,240.96 and 8,364.80 is: 12,555.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,150.40 : 24,240.96 = 8,364.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,150.40/24,240.96 = 8,364.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,150.40x = 24,240.96 × 8,364.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,150.40x = 202,770,782.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,770,782.21/16,150.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,555.16

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