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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,195.61, 24,272.98 and 8,680.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,195.61, 24,272.98 and 8,680.53 is: 13,009.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,195.61 : 24,272.98 = 8,680.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,195.61/24,272.98 = 8,680.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,195.61x = 24,272.98 × 8,680.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,195.61x = 210,702,449.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,702,449.23/16,195.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,009.85

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