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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,194.69, 24,305.00 and 8,405.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,194.69, 24,305.00 and 8,405.73 is: 12,615.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,194.69 : 24,305.00 = 8,405.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,194.69/24,305.00 = 8,405.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,194.69x = 24,305.00 × 8,405.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,194.69x = 204,301,225.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,301,225.62/16,194.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,615.32

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