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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,206.25, 24,288.31 and 8,302.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,206.25, 24,288.31 and 8,302.07 is: 12,442.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,206.25 : 24,288.31 = 8,302.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,206.25/24,288.31 = 8,302.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,206.25x = 24,288.31 × 8,302.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,206.25x = 201,643,205.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,643,205.89/16,206.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,442.31

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