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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,177.40, 24,246.90 and 8,382.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,177.40, 24,246.90 and 8,382.20 is: 12,563.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,177.40 : 24,246.90 = 8,382.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,177.40/24,246.90 = 8,382.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,177.40x = 24,246.90 × 8,382.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,177.40x = 203,242,365.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,242,365.18/16,177.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,563.35

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