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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,476.45, 24,710.01 and 8,161.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,476.45, 24,710.01 and 8,161.40 is: 12,239.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,476.45 : 24,710.01 = 8,161.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,476.45/24,710.01 = 8,161.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,476.45x = 24,710.01 × 8,161.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,476.45x = 201,668,152.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,668,152.06/16,476.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,239.78

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