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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,244.76, 24,379.96 and 8,346.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,244.76, 24,379.96 and 8,346.96 is: 12,527.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,244.76 : 24,379.96 = 8,346.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,244.76/24,379.96 = 8,346.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,244.76x = 24,379.96 × 8,346.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,244.76x = 203,498,550.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,498,550.92/16,244.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,527.03

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