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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,169.98, 24,264.69 and 8,777.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,169.98, 24,264.69 and 8,777.92 is: 13,172.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,169.98 : 24,264.69 = 8,777.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,169.98/24,264.69 = 8,777.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,169.98x = 24,264.69 × 8,777.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,169.98x = 212,993,507.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,993,507.64/16,169.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,172.16

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