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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,162.44, 24,256.62 and 8,373.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,162.44, 24,256.62 and 8,373.48 is: 12,566.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,162.44 : 24,256.62 = 8,373.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,162.44/24,256.62 = 8,373.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,162.44x = 24,256.62 × 8,373.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,162.44x = 203,112,322.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,112,322.44/16,162.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,566.93

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