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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,197.19, 24,308.75 and 8,408.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,197.19, 24,308.75 and 8,408.23 is: 12,619.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,197.19 : 24,308.75 = 8,408.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,197.19/24,308.75 = 8,408.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,197.19x = 24,308.75 × 8,408.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,197.19x = 204,393,561.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,393,561.01/16,197.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,619.08

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