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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,134.88, 24,183.84 and 8,722.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,134.88, 24,183.84 and 8,722.72 is: 13,074.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,134.88 : 24,183.84 = 8,722.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,134.88/24,183.84 = 8,722.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,134.88x = 24,183.84 × 8,722.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,134.88x = 210,948,864.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,948,864.84/16,134.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,074.09

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