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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,194.88, 24,305.52 and 8,405.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,194.88, 24,305.52 and 8,405.92 is: 12,615.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,194.88 : 24,305.52 = 8,405.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,194.88/24,305.52 = 8,405.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,194.88x = 24,305.52 × 8,405.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,194.88x = 204,310,256.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,310,256.68/16,194.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,615.73

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