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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,240.77, 24,361.74 and 8,341.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,240.77, 24,361.74 and 8,341.16 is: 12,512.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,240.77 : 24,361.74 = 8,341.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,240.77/24,361.74 = 8,341.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,240.77x = 24,361.74 × 8,341.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,240.77x = 203,205,049.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,205,049.41/16,240.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,512.03

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