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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,160.88, 24,251.56 and 8,369.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,160.88, 24,251.56 and 8,369.68 is: 12,559.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,160.88 : 24,251.56 = 8,369.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,160.88/24,251.56 = 8,369.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,160.88x = 24,251.56 × 8,369.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,160.88x = 202,977,796.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,977,796.70/16,160.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,559.82

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