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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,190.74, 24,241.28 and 8,276.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,190.74, 24,241.28 and 8,276.23 is: 12,391.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,190.74 : 24,241.28 = 8,276.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,190.74/24,241.28 = 8,276.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,190.74x = 24,241.28 × 8,276.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,190.74x = 200,626,261.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,626,261.34/16,190.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,391.42

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