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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,043.38, 24,059.60 and 8,142.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,043.38, 24,059.60 and 8,142.86 is: 12,211.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,043.38 : 24,059.60 = 8,142.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,043.38/24,059.60 = 8,142.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,043.38x = 24,059.60 × 8,142.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,043.38x = 195,913,954.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,913,954.46/16,043.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,211.51

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