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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,122.17, 24,196.59 and 8,230.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,122.17, 24,196.59 and 8,230.52 is: 12,352.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,122.17 : 24,196.59 = 8,230.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,122.17/24,196.59 = 8,230.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,122.17x = 24,196.59 × 8,230.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,122.17x = 199,150,517.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,150,517.93/16,122.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,352.59

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