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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,176.68, 24,245.34 and 8,763.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,176.68, 24,245.34 and 8,763.56 is: 13,134.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,176.68 : 24,245.34 = 8,763.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,176.68/24,245.34 = 8,763.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,176.68x = 24,245.34 × 8,763.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,176.68x = 212,475,491.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,475,491.81/16,176.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,134.68

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