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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,261.53, 24,392.16 and 8,366.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,261.53, 24,392.16 and 8,366.25 is: 12,549.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,261.53 : 24,392.16 = 8,366.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,261.53/24,392.16 = 8,366.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,261.53x = 24,392.16 × 8,366.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,261.53x = 204,070,908.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,070,908.60/16,261.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,549.31

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