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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,195.55, 24,301.04 and 8,404.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,195.55, 24,301.04 and 8,404.34 is: 12,610.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,195.55 : 24,301.04 = 8,404.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,195.55/24,301.04 = 8,404.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,195.55x = 24,301.04 × 8,404.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,195.55x = 204,234,038.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,234,038.99/16,195.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,610.51

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