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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,465.14, 24,666.66 and 8,135.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,465.14, 24,666.66 and 8,135.46 is: 12,187.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,465.14 : 24,666.66 = 8,135.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,465.14/24,666.66 = 8,135.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,465.14x = 24,666.66 × 8,135.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,465.14x = 200,674,625.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,674,625.76/16,465.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,187.85

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