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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,150.56, 24,235.38 and 8,754.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,150.56, 24,235.38 and 8,754.84 is: 13,137.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,150.56 : 24,235.38 = 8,754.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,150.56/24,235.38 = 8,754.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,150.56x = 24,235.38 × 8,754.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,150.56x = 212,176,874.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,176,874.24/16,150.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,137.43

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