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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,230.77, 24,301.31 and 8,316.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,230.77, 24,301.31 and 8,316.24 is: 12,451.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,230.77 : 24,301.31 = 8,316.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,230.77/24,301.31 = 8,316.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,230.77x = 24,301.31 × 8,316.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,230.77x = 202,095,485.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,095,485.76/16,230.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,451.38

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