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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,240.22, 24,355.38 and 8,444.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,240.22, 24,355.38 and 8,444.78 is: 12,664.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,240.22 : 24,355.38 = 8,444.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,240.22/24,355.38 = 8,444.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,240.22x = 24,355.38 × 8,444.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,240.22x = 205,675,825.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,675,825.92/16,240.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,664.60

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