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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,204.09, 24,284.03 and 8,290.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,204.09, 24,284.03 and 8,290.03 is: 12,423.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,204.09 : 24,284.03 = 8,290.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,204.09/24,284.03 = 8,290.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,204.09x = 24,284.03 × 8,290.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,204.09x = 201,315,337.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,315,337.22/16,204.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,423.74

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