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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,125.31, 24,194.90 and 8,339.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,125.31, 24,194.90 and 8,339.59 is: 12,512.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,125.31 : 24,194.90 = 8,339.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,125.31/24,194.90 = 8,339.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,125.31x = 24,194.90 × 8,339.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,125.31x = 201,775,546.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,775,546.09/16,125.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,512.97

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