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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,134.50, 24,149.93 and 8,619.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,134.50, 24,149.93 and 8,619.27 is: 12,901.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,134.50 : 24,149.93 = 8,619.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,134.50/24,149.93 = 8,619.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,134.50x = 24,149.93 × 8,619.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,134.50x = 208,154,767.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,154,767.15/16,134.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,901.22

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