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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,211.08, 24,272.76 and 8,403.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,211.08, 24,272.76 and 8,403.48 is: 12,582.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,211.08 : 24,272.76 = 8,403.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,211.08/24,272.76 = 8,403.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,211.08x = 24,272.76 × 8,403.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,211.08x = 203,975,653.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,975,653.20/16,211.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,582.48

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