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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,069.76, 24,119.40 and 8,177.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,069.76, 24,119.40 and 8,177.76 is: 12,274.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,069.76 : 24,119.40 = 8,177.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,069.76/24,119.40 = 8,177.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,069.76x = 24,119.40 × 8,177.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,069.76x = 197,242,664.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,242,664.54/16,069.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,274.15

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