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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,091.95, 24,098.96 and 8,173.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,091.95, 24,098.96 and 8,173.64 is: 12,240.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,091.95 : 24,098.96 = 8,173.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,091.95/24,098.96 = 8,173.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,091.95x = 24,098.96 × 8,173.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,091.95x = 196,976,223.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,976,223.41/16,091.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,240.67

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