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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,198.76, 24,312.72 and 8,413.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,198.76, 24,312.72 and 8,413.04 is: 12,627.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,198.76 : 24,312.72 = 8,413.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,198.76/24,312.72 = 8,413.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,198.76x = 24,312.72 × 8,413.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,198.76x = 204,543,885.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,543,885.87/16,198.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,627.13

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