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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,104.31, 24,152.94 and 8,198.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,104.31, 24,152.94 and 8,198.44 is: 12,295.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,104.31 : 24,152.94 = 8,198.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,104.31/24,152.94 = 8,198.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,104.31x = 24,152.94 × 8,198.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,104.31x = 198,016,429.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,016,429.41/16,104.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,295.87

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