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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,308.30, 24,485.40 and 8,416.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,308.30, 24,485.40 and 8,416.20 is: 12,636.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,308.30 : 24,485.40 = 8,416.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,308.30/24,485.40 = 8,416.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,308.30x = 24,485.40 × 8,416.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,308.30x = 206,074,023.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,074,023.48/16,308.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,636.14

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