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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,165.44, 24,261.12 and 8,376.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,165.44, 24,261.12 and 8,376.48 is: 12,571.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,165.44 : 24,261.12 = 8,376.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,165.44/24,261.12 = 8,376.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,165.44x = 24,261.12 × 8,376.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,165.44x = 203,222,786.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,222,786.46/16,165.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,571.44

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