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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,098.70, 24,148.05 and 8,201.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,098.70, 24,148.05 and 8,201.20 is: 12,301.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,098.70 : 24,148.05 = 8,201.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,098.70/24,148.05 = 8,201.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,098.70x = 24,148.05 × 8,201.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,098.70x = 198,042,987.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,042,987.66/16,098.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,301.80

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