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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,166.44, 24,262.62 and 8,377.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,166.44, 24,262.62 and 8,377.48 is: 12,572.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,166.44 : 24,262.62 = 8,377.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,166.44/24,262.62 = 8,377.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,166.44x = 24,262.62 × 8,377.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,166.44x = 203,259,613.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,259,613.80/16,166.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,572.94

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