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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,194.83, 24,307.43 and 8,303.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,194.83, 24,307.43 and 8,303.22 is: 12,462.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,194.83 : 24,307.43 = 8,303.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,194.83/24,307.43 = 8,303.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,194.83x = 24,307.43 × 8,303.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,194.83x = 201,829,897.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,829,897.41/16,194.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,462.62

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