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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,178.07, 24,245.24 and 8,392.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,178.07, 24,245.24 and 8,392.35 is: 12,577.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,178.07 : 24,245.24 = 8,392.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,178.07/24,245.24 = 8,392.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,178.07x = 24,245.24 × 8,392.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,178.07x = 203,474,497.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,474,497.95/16,178.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,577.18

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