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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,468.97, 24,717.42 and 8,158.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,468.97, 24,717.42 and 8,158.37 is: 12,244.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,468.97 : 24,717.42 = 8,158.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,468.97/24,717.42 = 8,158.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,468.97x = 24,717.42 × 8,158.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,468.97x = 201,653,734.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,653,734.22/16,468.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,244.47

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