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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,509.60, 24,764.40 and 8,190.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,509.60, 24,764.40 and 8,190.90 is: 12,286.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,509.60 : 24,764.40 = 8,190.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,509.60/24,764.40 = 8,190.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,509.60x = 24,764.40 × 8,190.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,509.60x = 202,842,723.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,842,723.96/16,509.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,286.35

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