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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,121.77, 24,182.51 and 8,772.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,121.77, 24,182.51 and 8,772.93 is: 13,159.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,121.77 : 24,182.51 = 8,772.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,121.77/24,182.51 = 8,772.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,121.77x = 24,182.51 × 8,772.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,121.77x = 212,151,423.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,151,423.59/16,121.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,159.32

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