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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,150.48, 24,236.68 and 8,364.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,150.48, 24,236.68 and 8,364.76 is: 12,552.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,150.48 : 24,236.68 = 8,364.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,150.48/24,236.68 = 8,364.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,150.48x = 24,236.68 × 8,364.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,150.48x = 202,734,011.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,734,011.40/16,150.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,552.82

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