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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,411.29, 24,621.66 and 8,093.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,411.29, 24,621.66 and 8,093.85 is: 12,143.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,411.29 : 24,621.66 = 8,093.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,411.29/24,621.66 = 8,093.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,411.29x = 24,621.66 × 8,093.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,411.29x = 199,284,022.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,284,022.79/16,411.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,143.11

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