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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,041.37, 24,027.01 and 8,130.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,041.37, 24,027.01 and 8,130.30 is: 12,177.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,041.37 : 24,027.01 = 8,130.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,041.37/24,027.01 = 8,130.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,041.37x = 24,027.01 × 8,130.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,041.37x = 195,346,848.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,346,848.87/16,041.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,177.69

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