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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,133.21, 24,203.17 and 8,132.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,133.21, 24,203.17 and 8,132.47 is: 12,200.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,133.21 : 24,203.17 = 8,132.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,133.21/24,203.17 = 8,132.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,133.21x = 24,203.17 × 8,132.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,133.21x = 196,831,553.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,831,553.93/16,133.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,200.40

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