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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,190.20, 24,273.30 and 8,404.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,190.20, 24,273.30 and 8,404.60 is: 12,600.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,190.20 : 24,273.30 = 8,404.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,190.20/24,273.30 = 8,404.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,190.20x = 24,273.30 × 8,404.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,190.20x = 204,007,377.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,007,377.18/16,190.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,600.67

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