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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,162.98, 24,247.19 and 8,268.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,162.98, 24,247.19 and 8,268.91 is: 12,404.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,162.98 : 24,247.19 = 8,268.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,162.98/24,247.19 = 8,268.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,162.98x = 24,247.19 × 8,268.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,162.98x = 200,497,831.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,497,831.86/16,162.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,404.76

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