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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,211.50, 24,296.04 and 8,307.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,211.50, 24,296.04 and 8,307.30 is: 12,450.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,211.50 : 24,296.04 = 8,307.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,211.50/24,296.04 = 8,307.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,211.50x = 24,296.04 × 8,307.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,211.50x = 201,834,493.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,834,493.09/16,211.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,450.08

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