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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,311.26, 24,481.17 and 8,419.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,311.26, 24,481.17 and 8,419.10 is: 12,636.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,311.26 : 24,481.17 = 8,419.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,311.26/24,481.17 = 8,419.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,311.26x = 24,481.17 × 8,419.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,311.26x = 206,109,418.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,109,418.35/16,311.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,636.02

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