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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,127.80, 24,198.60 and 8,342.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,127.80, 24,198.60 and 8,342.08 is: 12,516.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,127.80 : 24,198.60 = 8,342.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,127.80/24,198.60 = 8,342.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,127.80x = 24,198.60 × 8,342.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,127.80x = 201,866,657.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,866,657.09/16,127.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,516.69

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