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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,162.88, 24,205.84 and 8,245.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,162.88, 24,205.84 and 8,245.94 is: 12,349.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,162.88 : 24,205.84 = 8,245.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,162.88/24,205.84 = 8,245.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,162.88x = 24,205.84 × 8,245.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,162.88x = 199,599,762.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,599,762.65/16,162.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,349.27

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