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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,178.43, 24,270.03 and 8,285.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,178.43, 24,270.03 and 8,285.41 is: 12,429.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,178.43 : 24,270.03 = 8,285.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,178.43/24,270.03 = 8,285.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,178.43x = 24,270.03 × 8,285.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,178.43x = 201,087,027.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,087,027.91/16,178.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,429.33

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