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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,181.28, 24,257.04 and 8,374.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,181.28, 24,257.04 and 8,374.08 is: 12,553.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,181.28 : 24,257.04 = 8,374.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,181.28/24,257.04 = 8,374.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,181.28x = 24,257.04 × 8,374.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,181.28x = 203,130,393.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,130,393.52/16,181.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,553.42

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