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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,416.70, 24,632.74 and 8,092.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,416.70, 24,632.74 and 8,092.17 is: 12,142.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,416.70 : 24,632.74 = 8,092.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,416.70/24,632.74 = 8,092.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,416.70x = 24,632.74 × 8,092.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,416.70x = 199,332,319.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,332,319.65/16,416.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,142.05

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