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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,540.96, 24,811.44 and 8,231.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,540.96, 24,811.44 and 8,231.38 is: 12,347.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,540.96 : 24,811.44 = 8,231.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,540.96/24,811.44 = 8,231.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,540.96x = 24,811.44 × 8,231.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,540.96x = 204,232,390.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,232,390.99/16,540.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,347.07

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