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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,376.54, 24,540.51 and 8,461.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,376.54, 24,540.51 and 8,461.22 is: 12,679.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,376.54 : 24,540.51 = 8,461.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,376.54/24,540.51 = 8,461.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,376.54x = 24,540.51 × 8,461.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,376.54x = 207,642,654.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,642,654.02/16,376.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,679.27

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