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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,122.56, 24,193.38 and 8,726.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,122.56, 24,193.38 and 8,726.84 is: 13,095.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,122.56 : 24,193.38 = 8,726.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,122.56/24,193.38 = 8,726.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,122.56x = 24,193.38 × 8,726.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,122.56x = 211,131,756.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,131,756.32/16,122.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,095.42

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