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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,197.06, 24,295.14 and 8,848.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,197.06, 24,295.14 and 8,848.06 is: 13,271.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,197.06 : 24,295.14 = 8,848.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,197.06/24,295.14 = 8,848.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,197.06x = 24,295.14 × 8,848.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,197.06x = 214,964,864.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,964,864.02/16,197.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,271.84

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