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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,183.58, 24,277.76 and 8,290.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,183.58, 24,277.76 and 8,290.56 is: 12,437.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,183.58 : 24,277.76 = 8,290.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,183.58/24,277.76 = 8,290.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,183.58x = 24,277.76 × 8,290.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,183.58x = 201,276,246.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,276,246.67/16,183.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,437.06

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