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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,158.76, 24,245.16 and 8,768.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,158.76, 24,245.16 and 8,768.44 is: 13,156.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,158.76 : 24,245.16 = 8,768.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,158.76/24,245.16 = 8,768.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,158.76x = 24,245.16 × 8,768.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,158.76x = 212,592,230.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,592,230.75/16,158.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,156.47

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