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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,103.73, 24,163.33 and 8,312.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,103.73, 24,163.33 and 8,312.55 is: 12,472.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,103.73 : 24,163.33 = 8,312.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,103.73/24,163.33 = 8,312.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,103.73x = 24,163.33 × 8,312.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,103.73x = 200,858,888.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,858,888.79/16,103.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,472.82

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