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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,163.42, 24,247.89 and 8,271.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,163.42, 24,247.89 and 8,271.11 is: 12,408.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,163.42 : 24,247.89 = 8,271.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,163.42/24,247.89 = 8,271.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,163.42x = 24,247.89 × 8,271.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,163.42x = 200,557,026.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,557,026.08/16,163.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,408.08

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