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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,161.98, 24,245.69 and 8,267.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,161.98, 24,245.69 and 8,267.91 is: 12,403.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,161.98 : 24,245.69 = 8,267.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,161.98/24,245.69 = 8,267.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,161.98x = 24,245.69 × 8,267.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,161.98x = 200,461,141.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,461,141.47/16,161.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,403.26

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