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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,157.60, 24,237.20 and 8,381.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,157.60, 24,237.20 and 8,381.60 is: 12,572.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,157.60 : 24,237.20 = 8,381.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,157.60/24,237.20 = 8,381.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,157.60x = 24,237.20 × 8,381.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,157.60x = 203,146,515.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,146,515.52/16,157.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,572.81

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