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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,124.06, 24,193.02 and 8,338.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,124.06, 24,193.02 and 8,338.34 is: 12,511.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,124.06 : 24,193.02 = 8,338.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,124.06/24,193.02 = 8,338.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,124.06x = 24,193.02 × 8,338.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,124.06x = 201,729,626.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,729,626.39/16,124.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,511.09

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