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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,161.94, 24,190.95 and 8,646.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,161.94, 24,190.95 and 8,646.74 is: 12,942.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,161.94 : 24,190.95 = 8,646.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,161.94/24,190.95 = 8,646.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,161.94x = 24,190.95 × 8,646.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,161.94x = 209,172,857.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,172,857.19/16,161.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,942.31

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