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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,192.78, 24,273.60 and 8,299.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,192.78, 24,273.60 and 8,299.03 is: 12,440.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,192.78 : 24,273.60 = 8,299.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,192.78/24,273.60 = 8,299.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,192.78x = 24,273.60 × 8,299.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,192.78x = 201,447,334.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,447,334.61/16,192.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,440.57

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