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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,098.02, 24,153.90 and 8,312.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,098.02, 24,153.90 and 8,312.30 is: 12,472.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,098.02 : 24,153.90 = 8,312.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,098.02/24,153.90 = 8,312.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,098.02x = 24,153.90 × 8,312.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,098.02x = 200,774,462.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,774,462.97/16,098.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,472.00

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