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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,464.87, 24,705.41 and 8,151.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,464.87, 24,705.41 and 8,151.84 is: 12,231.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,464.87 : 24,705.41 = 8,151.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,464.87/24,705.41 = 8,151.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,464.87x = 24,705.41 × 8,151.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,464.87x = 201,394,508.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,394,508.70/16,464.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,231.77

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