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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,186.26, 24,302.11 and 8,294.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,186.26, 24,302.11 and 8,294.45 is: 12,453.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,186.26 : 24,302.11 = 8,294.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,186.26/24,302.11 = 8,294.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,186.26x = 24,302.11 × 8,294.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,186.26x = 201,572,600.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,572,600.73/16,186.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,453.31

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