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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,475.07, 24,681.61 and 8,145.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,475.07, 24,681.61 and 8,145.34 is: 12,202.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,475.07 : 24,681.61 = 8,145.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,475.07/24,681.61 = 8,145.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,475.07x = 24,681.61 × 8,145.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,475.07x = 201,040,053.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,040,053.68/16,475.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,202.68

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