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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,198.23, 24,253.53 and 8,390.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,198.23, 24,253.53 and 8,390.64 is: 12,563.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,198.23 : 24,253.53 = 8,390.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,198.23/24,253.53 = 8,390.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,198.23x = 24,253.53 × 8,390.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,198.23x = 203,502,562.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,502,562.02/16,198.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,563.26

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