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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,160.60, 24,231.30 and 8,384.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,160.60, 24,231.30 and 8,384.60 is: 12,571.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,160.60 : 24,231.30 = 8,384.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,160.60/24,231.30 = 8,384.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,160.60x = 24,231.30 × 8,384.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,160.60x = 203,169,757.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,169,757.98/16,160.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,571.92

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