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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,104.73, 24,164.83 and 8,313.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,104.73, 24,164.83 and 8,313.55 is: 12,474.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,104.73 : 24,164.83 = 8,313.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,104.73/24,164.83 = 8,313.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,104.73x = 24,164.83 × 8,313.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,104.73x = 200,895,522.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,895,522.45/16,104.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,474.32

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