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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,191.35, 24,271.44 and 8,297.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,191.35, 24,271.44 and 8,297.59 is: 12,438.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,191.35 : 24,271.44 = 8,297.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,191.35/24,271.44 = 8,297.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,191.35x = 24,271.44 × 8,297.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,191.35x = 201,394,457.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,394,457.83/16,191.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,438.40

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