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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,155.36, 24,236.64 and 8,362.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,155.36, 24,236.64 and 8,362.32 is: 12,545.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,155.36 : 24,236.64 = 8,362.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,155.36/24,236.64 = 8,362.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,155.36x = 24,236.64 × 8,362.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,155.36x = 202,674,539.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,674,539.40/16,155.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,545.34

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