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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,027.22, 24,055.78 and 8,135.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,027.22, 24,055.78 and 8,135.34 is: 12,210.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,027.22 : 24,055.78 = 8,135.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,027.22/24,055.78 = 8,135.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,027.22x = 24,055.78 × 8,135.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,027.22x = 195,701,949.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,701,949.27/16,027.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,210.60

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