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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,130.03, 24,207.47 and 8,132.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,130.03, 24,207.47 and 8,132.97 is: 12,205.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,130.03 : 24,207.47 = 8,132.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,130.03/24,207.47 = 8,132.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,130.03x = 24,207.47 × 8,132.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,130.03x = 196,878,549.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,878,549.40/16,130.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,205.72

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