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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,170.64, 24,227.10 and 8,770.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,170.64, 24,227.10 and 8,770.38 is: 13,139.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,170.64 : 24,227.10 = 8,770.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,170.64/24,227.10 = 8,770.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,170.64x = 24,227.10 × 8,770.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,170.64x = 212,480,708.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,480,708.31/16,170.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,139.91

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