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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,219.52, 24,285.29 and 8,411.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,219.52, 24,285.29 and 8,411.93 is: 12,595.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,219.52 : 24,285.29 = 8,411.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,219.52/24,285.29 = 8,411.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,219.52x = 24,285.29 × 8,411.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,219.52x = 204,286,059.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,286,059.11/16,219.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,595.08

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