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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,143.03, 24,225.48 and 8,749.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,143.03, 24,225.48 and 8,749.89 is: 13,130.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,143.03 : 24,225.48 = 8,749.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,143.03/24,225.48 = 8,749.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,143.03x = 24,225.48 × 8,749.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,143.03x = 211,970,285.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,970,285.20/16,143.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,130.76

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