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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,265.37, 24,386.31 and 8,352.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,265.37, 24,386.31 and 8,352.48 is: 12,522.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,265.37 : 24,386.31 = 8,352.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,265.37/24,386.31 = 8,352.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,265.37x = 24,386.31 × 8,352.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,265.37x = 203,686,166.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,686,166.55/16,265.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,522.69

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