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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,218.60, 24,318.30 and 8,442.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,218.60, 24,318.30 and 8,442.60 is: 12,658.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,218.60 : 24,318.30 = 8,442.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,218.60/24,318.30 = 8,442.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,218.60x = 24,318.30 × 8,442.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,218.60x = 205,309,679.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,309,679.58/16,218.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,658.90

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