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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,264.05, 24,395.94 and 8,368.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,264.05, 24,395.94 and 8,368.77 is: 12,553.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,264.05 : 24,395.94 = 8,368.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,264.05/24,395.94 = 8,368.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,264.05x = 24,395.94 × 8,368.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,264.05x = 204,164,010.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,164,010.79/16,264.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,553.09

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