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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,039.19, 24,053.31 and 8,138.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,039.19, 24,053.31 and 8,138.66 is: 12,205.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,039.19 : 24,053.31 = 8,138.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,039.19/24,053.31 = 8,138.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,039.19x = 24,053.31 × 8,138.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,039.19x = 195,761,772.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,761,772.10/16,039.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,205.21

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