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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,179.19, 24,235.97 and 8,371.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,179.19, 24,235.97 and 8,371.60 is: 12,540.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,179.19 : 24,235.97 = 8,371.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,179.19/24,235.97 = 8,371.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,179.19x = 24,235.97 × 8,371.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,179.19x = 202,893,806.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,893,806.79/16,179.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,540.42

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