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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,310.60, 24,466.70 and 8,534.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,310.60, 24,466.70 and 8,534.60 is: 12,802.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,310.60 : 24,466.70 = 8,534.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,310.60/24,466.70 = 8,534.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,310.60x = 24,466.70 × 8,534.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,310.60x = 208,813,497.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,813,497.82/16,310.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,802.32

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