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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,170.84, 24,211.27 and 8,256.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,170.84, 24,211.27 and 8,256.26 is: 12,361.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,170.84 : 24,211.27 = 8,256.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,170.84/24,211.27 = 8,256.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,170.84x = 24,211.27 × 8,256.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,170.84x = 199,894,610.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,894,610.90/16,170.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,361.42

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