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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,245.54, 24,377.42 and 8,850.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,245.54, 24,377.42 and 8,850.51 is: 13,280.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,245.54 : 24,377.42 = 8,850.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,245.54/24,377.42 = 8,850.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,245.54x = 24,377.42 × 8,850.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,245.54x = 215,752,686.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,752,686.10/16,245.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,280.74

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