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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,190.23, 24,269.75 and 8,296.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,190.23, 24,269.75 and 8,296.47 is: 12,436.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,190.23 : 24,269.75 = 8,296.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,190.23/24,269.75 = 8,296.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,190.23x = 24,269.75 × 8,296.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,190.23x = 201,353,252.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,353,252.78/16,190.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,436.72

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