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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,371.80, 24,560.18 and 8,362.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,371.80, 24,560.18 and 8,362.17 is: 12,544.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,371.80 : 24,560.18 = 8,362.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,371.80/24,560.18 = 8,362.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,371.80x = 24,560.18 × 8,362.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,371.80x = 205,376,358.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,376,358.58/16,371.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,544.52

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