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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,186.72, 24,241.62 and 8,269.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,186.72, 24,241.62 and 8,269.84 is: 12,385.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,186.72 : 24,241.62 = 8,269.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,186.72/24,241.62 = 8,269.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,186.72x = 24,241.62 × 8,269.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,186.72x = 200,474,318.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,474,318.74/16,186.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,385.11

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