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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,195.07, 24,277.01 and 8,301.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,195.07, 24,277.01 and 8,301.31 is: 12,443.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,195.07 : 24,277.01 = 8,301.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,195.07/24,277.01 = 8,301.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,195.07x = 24,277.01 × 8,301.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,195.07x = 201,530,883.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,530,883.68/16,195.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,443.96

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