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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,095.22, 24,103.83 and 8,176.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,095.22, 24,103.83 and 8,176.90 is: 12,245.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,095.22 : 24,103.83 = 8,176.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,095.22/24,103.83 = 8,176.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,095.22x = 24,103.83 × 8,176.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,095.22x = 197,094,487.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,094,487.01/16,095.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,245.53

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