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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,199.60, 24,277.19 and 8,285.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,199.60, 24,277.19 and 8,285.54 is: 12,416.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,199.60 : 24,277.19 = 8,285.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,199.60/24,277.19 = 8,285.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,199.60x = 24,277.19 × 8,285.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,199.60x = 201,149,466.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,149,466.02/16,199.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,416.94

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