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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,173.63, 24,264.63 and 8,776.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,173.63, 24,264.63 and 8,776.17 is: 13,166.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,173.63 : 24,264.63 = 8,776.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,173.63/24,264.63 = 8,776.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,173.63x = 24,264.63 × 8,776.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,173.63x = 212,950,517.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,950,517.87/16,173.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,166.53

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