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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,192.47, 24,277.37 and 8,397.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,192.47, 24,277.37 and 8,397.03 is: 12,589.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,192.47 : 24,277.37 = 8,397.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,192.47/24,277.37 = 8,397.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,192.47x = 24,277.37 × 8,397.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,192.47x = 203,857,762.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,857,762.23/16,192.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,589.66

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