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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,092.46, 24,099.71 and 8,174.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,092.46, 24,099.71 and 8,174.15 is: 12,241.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,092.46 : 24,099.71 = 8,174.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,092.46/24,099.71 = 8,174.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,092.46x = 24,099.71 × 8,174.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,092.46x = 196,994,544.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,994,544.43/16,092.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,241.42

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