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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,479.56, 24,722.58 and 8,159.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,479.56, 24,722.58 and 8,159.24 is: 12,240.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,479.56 : 24,722.58 = 8,159.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,479.56/24,722.58 = 8,159.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,479.56x = 24,722.58 × 8,159.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,479.56x = 201,717,463.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,717,463.64/16,479.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,240.46

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