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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,139.52, 24,157.20 and 8,337.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,139.52, 24,157.20 and 8,337.60 is: 12,479.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,139.52 : 24,157.20 = 8,337.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,139.52/24,157.20 = 8,337.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,139.52x = 24,157.20 × 8,337.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,139.52x = 201,413,070.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,413,070.72/16,139.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,479.50

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