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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,445.77, 24,650.16 and 8,108.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,445.77, 24,650.16 and 8,108.14 is: 12,153.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,445.77 : 24,650.16 = 8,108.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,445.77/24,650.16 = 8,108.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,445.77x = 24,650.16 × 8,108.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,445.77x = 199,866,948.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,866,948.30/16,445.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,153.09

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