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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,251.58, 24,368.64 and 8,350.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,251.58, 24,368.64 and 8,350.84 is: 12,521.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,251.58 : 24,368.64 = 8,350.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,251.58/24,368.64 = 8,350.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,251.58x = 24,368.64 × 8,350.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,251.58x = 203,498,613.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,498,613.66/16,251.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,521.77

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