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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,112.76, 24,176.04 and 8,722.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,112.76, 24,176.04 and 8,722.47 is: 13,087.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,112.76 : 24,176.04 = 8,722.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,112.76/24,176.04 = 8,722.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,112.76x = 24,176.04 × 8,722.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,112.76x = 210,874,783.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,874,783.62/16,112.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,087.44

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