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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,252.80, 24,393.60 and 8,360.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,252.80, 24,393.60 and 8,360.88 is: 12,548.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,252.80 : 24,393.60 = 8,360.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,252.80/24,393.60 = 8,360.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,252.80x = 24,393.60 × 8,360.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,252.80x = 203,951,962.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,951,962.37/16,252.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,548.73

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