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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,418.30, 24,619.55 and 8,095.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,418.30, 24,619.55 and 8,095.55 is: 12,139.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,418.30 : 24,619.55 = 8,095.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,418.30/24,619.55 = 8,095.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,418.30x = 24,619.55 × 8,095.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,418.30x = 199,308,634.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,308,634.43/16,418.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,139.42

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