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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,166.48, 24,252.44 and 8,272.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,166.48, 24,252.44 and 8,272.41 is: 12,410.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,166.48 : 24,252.44 = 8,272.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,166.48/24,252.44 = 8,272.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,166.48x = 24,252.44 × 8,272.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,166.48x = 200,626,085.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,626,085.82/16,166.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,410.01

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