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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,108.56, 24,169.77 and 8,322.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,108.56, 24,169.77 and 8,322.84 is: 12,487.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,108.56 : 24,169.77 = 8,322.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,108.56/24,169.77 = 8,322.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,108.56x = 24,169.77 × 8,322.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,108.56x = 201,161,128.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,161,128.55/16,108.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,487.84

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