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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,481.07, 24,717.42 and 8,153.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,481.07, 24,717.42 and 8,153.19 is: 12,227.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,481.07 : 24,717.42 = 8,153.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,481.07/24,717.42 = 8,153.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,481.07x = 24,717.42 × 8,153.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,481.07x = 201,525,821.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,525,821.57/16,481.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,227.71

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