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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,135.01, 24,184.34 and 8,215.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,135.01, 24,184.34 and 8,215.29 is: 12,313.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,135.01 : 24,184.34 = 8,215.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,135.01/24,184.34 = 8,215.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,135.01x = 24,184.34 × 8,215.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,135.01x = 198,681,356.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,681,356.29/16,135.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,313.68

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