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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,464.72, 24,702.87 and 8,150.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,464.72, 24,702.87 and 8,150.49 is: 12,228.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,464.72 : 24,702.87 = 8,150.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,464.72/24,702.87 = 8,150.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,464.72x = 24,702.87 × 8,150.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,464.72x = 201,340,494.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,340,494.91/16,464.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,228.60

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