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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,161.77, 24,198.83 and 8,354.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,161.77, 24,198.83 and 8,354.18 is: 12,508.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,161.77 : 24,198.83 = 8,354.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,161.77/24,198.83 = 8,354.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,161.77x = 24,198.83 × 8,354.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,161.77x = 202,161,218.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,161,218.84/16,161.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,508.61

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