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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,243, 22,415.40 and 8,791

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,243, 22,415.40 and 8,791 is: 12,131.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,243 : 22,415.40 = 8,791 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,243/22,415.40 = 8,791/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,243x = 22,415.40 × 8,791
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,243x = 197,053,781.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,053,781.40/16,243
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,131.61

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