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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,241.05, 24,346.99 and 8,455.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,241.05, 24,346.99 and 8,455.33 is: 12,675.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,241.05 : 24,346.99 = 8,455.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,241.05/24,346.99 = 8,455.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,241.05x = 24,346.99 × 8,455.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,241.05x = 205,861,834.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,861,834.96/16,241.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,675.40

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