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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,153.60, 24,230.40 and 8,377.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,153.60, 24,230.40 and 8,377.60 is: 12,566.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,153.60 : 24,230.40 = 8,377.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,153.60/24,230.40 = 8,377.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,153.60x = 24,230.40 × 8,377.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,153.60x = 202,992,599.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,992,599.04/16,153.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,566.40

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