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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,207.92, 24,293.64 and 8,288.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,207.92, 24,293.64 and 8,288.24 is: 12,423.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,207.92 : 24,293.64 = 8,288.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,207.92/24,293.64 = 8,288.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,207.92x = 24,293.64 × 8,288.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,207.92x = 201,351,518.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,351,518.79/16,207.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,423.03

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