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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,152.64, 24,228.96 and 8,902.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,152.64, 24,228.96 and 8,902.72 is: 13,354.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,152.64 : 24,228.96 = 8,902.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,152.64/24,228.96 = 8,902.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,152.64x = 24,228.96 × 8,902.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,152.64x = 215,703,646.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,703,646.77/16,152.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,354.08

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