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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,321.60, 24,483.20 and 8,545.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,321.60, 24,483.20 and 8,545.60 is: 12,818.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,321.60 : 24,483.20 = 8,545.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,321.60/24,483.20 = 8,545.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,321.60x = 24,483.20 × 8,545.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,321.60x = 209,223,633.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,223,633.92/16,321.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,818.82

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