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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,247.58, 24,362.64 and 8,346.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,247.58, 24,362.64 and 8,346.84 is: 12,515.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,247.58 : 24,362.64 = 8,346.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,247.58/24,362.64 = 8,346.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,247.58x = 24,362.64 × 8,346.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,247.58x = 203,351,058.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,351,058.06/16,247.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,515.78

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