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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,152.60, 24,229.70 and 8,376.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,152.60, 24,229.70 and 8,376.60 is: 12,565.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,152.60 : 24,229.70 = 8,376.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,152.60/24,229.70 = 8,376.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,152.60x = 24,229.70 × 8,376.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,152.60x = 202,962,505.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,962,505.02/16,152.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,565.31

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