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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,133.16, 24,200.15 and 7,811.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,133.16, 24,200.15 and 7,811.63 is: 11,717.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,133.16 : 24,200.15 = 7,811.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,133.16/24,200.15 = 7,811.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,133.16x = 24,200.15 × 7,811.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,133.16x = 189,042,617.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,042,617.74/16,133.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,717.64

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