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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,167.94, 24,264.87 and 8,378.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,167.94, 24,264.87 and 8,378.98 is: 12,575.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,167.94 : 24,264.87 = 8,378.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,167.94/24,264.87 = 8,378.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,167.94x = 24,264.87 × 8,378.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,167.94x = 203,314,860.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,314,860.43/16,167.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,575.19

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