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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,151.87, 24,238.07 and 8,360.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,151.87, 24,238.07 and 8,360.69 is: 12,546.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,151.87 : 24,238.07 = 8,360.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,151.87/24,238.07 = 8,360.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,151.87x = 24,238.07 × 8,360.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,151.87x = 202,646,989.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,646,989.47/16,151.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,546.35

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