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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,214.08, 24,277.26 and 8,406.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,214.08, 24,277.26 and 8,406.48 is: 12,586.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,214.08 : 24,277.26 = 8,406.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,214.08/24,277.26 = 8,406.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,214.08x = 24,277.26 × 8,406.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,214.08x = 204,086,300.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,086,300.64/16,214.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,586.98

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