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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,258.52, 24,387.66 and 8,363.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,258.52, 24,387.66 and 8,363.25 is: 12,544.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,258.52 : 24,387.66 = 8,363.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,258.52/24,387.66 = 8,363.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,258.52x = 24,387.66 × 8,363.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,258.52x = 203,960,073.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,960,073.97/16,258.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,544.81

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