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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,098, 24,160.08 and 8,309.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,098, 24,160.08 and 8,309.04 is: 12,470.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,098 : 24,160.08 = 8,309.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,098/24,160.08 = 8,309.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,098x = 24,160.08 × 8,309.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,098x = 200,747,071.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,747,071.12/16,098
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,470.31

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