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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,164.44, 24,259.62 and 8,375.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,164.44, 24,259.62 and 8,375.48 is: 12,569.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,164.44 : 24,259.62 = 8,375.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,164.44/24,259.62 = 8,375.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,164.44x = 24,259.62 × 8,375.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,164.44x = 203,185,962.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,185,962.12/16,164.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,569.94

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