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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,054.70, 24,066.54 and 8,153.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,054.70, 24,066.54 and 8,153.55 is: 12,222.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,054.70 : 24,066.54 = 8,153.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,054.70/24,066.54 = 8,153.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,054.70x = 24,066.54 × 8,153.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,054.70x = 196,227,737.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,227,737.22/16,054.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,222.45

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