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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,200.48, 24,276.96 and 8,407.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,200.48, 24,276.96 and 8,407.20 is: 12,598.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,200.48 : 24,276.96 = 8,407.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,200.48/24,276.96 = 8,407.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,200.48x = 24,276.96 × 8,407.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,200.48x = 204,101,258.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,101,258.11/16,200.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,598.47

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