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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,177.62, 24,216.24 and 8,763.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,177.62, 24,216.24 and 8,763.69 is: 13,118.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,177.62 : 24,216.24 = 8,763.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,177.62/24,216.24 = 8,763.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,177.62x = 24,216.24 × 8,763.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,177.62x = 212,223,620.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,223,620.33/16,177.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,118.35

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