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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,184.40, 24,276.60 and 8,311.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,184.40, 24,276.60 and 8,311.20 is: 12,466.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,184.40 : 24,276.60 = 8,311.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,184.40/24,276.60 = 8,311.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,184.40x = 24,276.60 × 8,311.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,184.40x = 201,767,677.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,767,677.92/16,184.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,466.80

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