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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,250.26, 24,379.30 and 8,349.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,250.26, 24,379.30 and 8,349.64 is: 12,526.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,250.26 : 24,379.30 = 8,349.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,250.26/24,379.30 = 8,349.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,250.26x = 24,379.30 × 8,349.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,250.26x = 203,558,378.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,558,378.45/16,250.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,526.47

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