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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,166.94, 24,263.37 and 8,377.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,166.94, 24,263.37 and 8,377.98 is: 12,573.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,166.94 : 24,263.37 = 8,377.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,166.94/24,263.37 = 8,377.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,166.94x = 24,263.37 × 8,377.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,166.94x = 203,278,028.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,278,028.59/16,166.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,573.69

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