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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,161.39, 24,190.15 and 8,646.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,161.39, 24,190.15 and 8,646.20 is: 12,941.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,161.39 : 24,190.15 = 8,646.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,161.39/24,190.15 = 8,646.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,161.39x = 24,190.15 × 8,646.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,161.39x = 209,152,913.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,152,913.79/16,161.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,941.51

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