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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,187.26, 24,303.61 and 8,295.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,187.26, 24,303.61 and 8,295.45 is: 12,454.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,187.26 : 24,303.61 = 8,295.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,187.26/24,303.61 = 8,295.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,187.26x = 24,303.61 × 8,295.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,187.26x = 201,609,381.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,609,381.57/16,187.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,454.82

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