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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,191.28, 24,307.98 and 8,405.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,191.28, 24,307.98 and 8,405.56 is: 12,619.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,191.28 : 24,307.98 = 8,405.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,191.28/24,307.98 = 8,405.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,191.28x = 24,307.98 × 8,405.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,191.28x = 204,322,184.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,322,184.37/16,191.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,619.27

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