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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,104, 24,169.08 and 8,315.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,104, 24,169.08 and 8,315.04 is: 12,479.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,104 : 24,169.08 = 8,315.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,104/24,169.08 = 8,315.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,104x = 24,169.08 × 8,315.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,104x = 200,966,866.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,966,866.96/16,104
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,479.31

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