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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,156.88, 24,245.56 and 8,365.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,156.88, 24,245.56 and 8,365.68 is: 12,553.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,156.88 : 24,245.56 = 8,365.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,156.88/24,245.56 = 8,365.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,156.88x = 24,245.56 × 8,365.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,156.88x = 202,830,596.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,830,596.38/16,156.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,553.82

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