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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,113.76, 24,177.53 and 8,723.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,113.76, 24,177.53 and 8,723.46 is: 13,088.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,113.76 : 24,177.53 = 8,723.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,113.76/24,177.53 = 8,723.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,113.76x = 24,177.53 × 8,723.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,113.76x = 210,911,715.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,911,715.85/16,113.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,088.92

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