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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,141.15, 24,219.02 and 8,239.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,141.15, 24,219.02 and 8,239.58 is: 12,363.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,141.15 : 24,219.02 = 8,239.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,141.15/24,219.02 = 8,239.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,141.15x = 24,219.02 × 8,239.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,141.15x = 199,554,552.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,554,552.81/16,141.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,363.09

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