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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,090.80, 24,121.08 and 8,297.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,090.80, 24,121.08 and 8,297.52 is: 12,438.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,090.80 : 24,121.08 = 8,297.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,090.80/24,121.08 = 8,297.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,090.80x = 24,121.08 × 8,297.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,090.80x = 200,145,143.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,145,143.72/16,090.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,438.48

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