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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,184.09, 24,278.52 and 8,291.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,184.09, 24,278.52 and 8,291.06 is: 12,437.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,184.09 : 24,278.52 = 8,291.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,184.09/24,278.52 = 8,291.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,184.09x = 24,278.52 × 8,291.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,184.09x = 201,294,624.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,294,624.58/16,184.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,437.81

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