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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,190.35, 24,269.94 and 8,296.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,190.35, 24,269.94 and 8,296.59 is: 12,436.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,190.35 : 24,269.94 = 8,296.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,190.35/24,269.94 = 8,296.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,190.35x = 24,269.94 × 8,296.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,190.35x = 201,357,741.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,357,741.50/16,190.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,436.90

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