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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,245.60, 24,363.49 and 8,450.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,245.60, 24,363.49 and 8,450.16 is: 12,672.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,245.60 : 24,363.49 = 8,450.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,245.60/24,363.49 = 8,450.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,245.60x = 24,363.49 × 8,450.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,245.60x = 205,875,224.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,875,224.59/16,245.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,672.68

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