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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,211.09, 24,316.64 and 8,403.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,211.09, 24,316.64 and 8,403.50 is: 12,605.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,211.09 : 24,316.64 = 8,403.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,211.09/24,316.64 = 8,403.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,211.09x = 24,316.64 × 8,403.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,211.09x = 204,344,884.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,344,884.24/16,211.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,605.25

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