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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,157.09, 24,235.48 and 8,808.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,157.09, 24,235.48 and 8,808.23 is: 13,212.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,157.09 : 24,235.48 = 8,808.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,157.09/24,235.48 = 8,808.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,157.09x = 24,235.48 × 8,808.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,157.09x = 213,471,720.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,471,720.57/16,157.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,212.27

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