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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,014.82, 24,022.23 and 8,218.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,014.82, 24,022.23 and 8,218.66 is: 12,327.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,014.82 : 24,022.23 = 8,218.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,014.82/24,022.23 = 8,218.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,014.82x = 24,022.23 × 8,218.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,014.82x = 197,430,540.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,430,540.81/16,014.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,327.99

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