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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,254.78, 24,366.33 and 8,357.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,254.78, 24,366.33 and 8,357.46 is: 12,528.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,254.78 : 24,366.33 = 8,357.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,254.78/24,366.33 = 8,357.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,254.78x = 24,366.33 × 8,357.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,254.78x = 203,640,628.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,640,628.32/16,254.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,528.05

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