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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,071.66, 24,110.94 and 8,175.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,071.66, 24,110.94 and 8,175.28 is: 12,264.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,071.66 : 24,110.94 = 8,175.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,071.66/24,110.94 = 8,175.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,071.66x = 24,110.94 × 8,175.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,071.66x = 197,113,604.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,113,604.85/16,071.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,264.67

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