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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,265.48, 24,359.22 and 8,347.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,265.48, 24,359.22 and 8,347.16 is: 12,500.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,265.48 : 24,359.22 = 8,347.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,265.48/24,359.22 = 8,347.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,265.48x = 24,359.22 × 8,347.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,265.48x = 203,330,306.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,330,306.82/16,265.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,500.73

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