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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,183.22, 24,229.82 and 8,268.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,183.22, 24,229.82 and 8,268.64 is: 12,379.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,183.22 : 24,229.82 = 8,268.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,183.22/24,229.82 = 8,268.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,183.22x = 24,229.82 × 8,268.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,183.22x = 200,347,618.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,347,618.94/16,183.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,379.96

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