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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,473.90, 24,707.88 and 8,151.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,473.90, 24,707.88 and 8,151.24 is: 12,225.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,473.90 : 24,707.88 = 8,151.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,473.90/24,707.88 = 8,151.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,473.90x = 24,707.88 × 8,151.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,473.90x = 201,399,859.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,399,859.77/16,473.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,225.39

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