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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,214.06, 24,277.28 and 8,406.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,214.06, 24,277.28 and 8,406.47 is: 12,586.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,214.06 : 24,277.28 = 8,406.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,214.06/24,277.28 = 8,406.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,214.06x = 24,277.28 × 8,406.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,214.06x = 204,086,062.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,086,062.58/16,214.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,586.98

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