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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,150.87, 24,236.57 and 8,359.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,150.87, 24,236.57 and 8,359.68 is: 12,544.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,150.87 : 24,236.57 = 8,359.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,150.87/24,236.57 = 8,359.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,150.87x = 24,236.57 × 8,359.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,150.87x = 202,609,969.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,609,969.50/16,150.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,544.83

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