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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,241.54, 22,413.29 and 8,789.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,241.54, 22,413.29 and 8,789.54 is: 12,129.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,241.54 : 22,413.29 = 8,789.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,241.54/22,413.29 = 8,789.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,241.54x = 22,413.29 × 8,789.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,241.54x = 197,002,508.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,002,508.99/16,241.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,129.55

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