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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,054.61, 24,081.91 and 8,155.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,054.61, 24,081.91 and 8,155.89 is: 12,233.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,054.61 : 24,081.91 = 8,155.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,054.61/24,081.91 = 8,155.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,054.61x = 24,081.91 × 8,155.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,054.61x = 196,409,388.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,409,388.56/16,054.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,233.84

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