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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,134.73, 24,183.96 and 8,215.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,134.73, 24,183.96 and 8,215.02 is: 12,313.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,134.73 : 24,183.96 = 8,215.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,134.73/24,183.96 = 8,215.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,134.73x = 24,183.96 × 8,215.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,134.73x = 198,671,553.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,671,553.08/16,134.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,313.29

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