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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,189.28, 24,298.38 and 8,297.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,189.28, 24,298.38 and 8,297.16 is: 12,453.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,189.28 : 24,298.38 = 8,297.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,189.28/24,298.38 = 8,297.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,189.28x = 24,298.38 × 8,297.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,189.28x = 201,607,546.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,607,546.60/16,189.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,453.15

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