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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,157.16, 24,243.48 and 8,365.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,157.16, 24,243.48 and 8,365.97 is: 12,552.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,157.16 : 24,243.48 = 8,365.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,157.16/24,243.48 = 8,365.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,157.16x = 24,243.48 × 8,365.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,157.16x = 202,820,226.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,820,226.38/16,157.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,552.96

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