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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,252.08, 24,392.52 and 8,360.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,252.08, 24,392.52 and 8,360.16 is: 12,547.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,252.08 : 24,392.52 = 8,360.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,252.08/24,392.52 = 8,360.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,252.08x = 24,392.52 × 8,360.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,252.08x = 203,925,370.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,925,370.00/16,252.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,547.65

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