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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,115.28, 24,182.51 and 8,719.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,115.28, 24,182.51 and 8,719.59 is: 13,084.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,115.28 : 24,182.51 = 8,719.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,115.28/24,182.51 = 8,719.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,115.28x = 24,182.51 × 8,719.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,115.28x = 210,861,528.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,861,528.77/16,115.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,084.57

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