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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,099.20, 24,127.20 and 8,310.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,099.20, 24,127.20 and 8,310.24 is: 12,454.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,099.20 : 24,127.20 = 8,310.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,099.20/24,127.20 = 8,310.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,099.20x = 24,127.20 × 8,310.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,099.20x = 200,502,822.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,502,822.53/16,099.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,454.21

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