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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,165.77, 24,248.44 and 8,817.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,165.77, 24,248.44 and 8,817.04 is: 13,225.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,165.77 : 24,248.44 = 8,817.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,165.77/24,248.44 = 8,817.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,165.77x = 24,248.44 × 8,817.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,165.77x = 213,799,465.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,799,465.42/16,165.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,225.44

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