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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,093.83, 24,101.77 and 8,175.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,093.83, 24,101.77 and 8,175.52 is: 12,243.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,093.83 : 24,101.77 = 8,175.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,093.83/24,101.77 = 8,175.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,093.83x = 24,101.77 × 8,175.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,093.83x = 197,044,502.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,044,502.67/16,093.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,243.48

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