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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,134.09, 24,190.06 and 8,221.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,134.09, 24,190.06 and 8,221.29 is: 12,326.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,134.09 : 24,190.06 = 8,221.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,134.09/24,190.06 = 8,221.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,134.09x = 24,190.06 × 8,221.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,134.09x = 198,873,498.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,873,498.38/16,134.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,326.29

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