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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,245.36, 24,366.96 and 8,458.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,245.36, 24,366.96 and 8,458.56 is: 12,687.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,245.36 : 24,366.96 = 8,458.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,245.36/24,366.96 = 8,458.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,245.36x = 24,366.96 × 8,458.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,245.36x = 206,109,393.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,109,393.18/16,245.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,687.28

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