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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,177.66, 24,275.79 and 8,782.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,177.66, 24,275.79 and 8,782.75 is: 13,179.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,177.66 : 24,275.79 = 8,782.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,177.66/24,275.79 = 8,782.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,177.66x = 24,275.79 × 8,782.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,177.66x = 213,208,194.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,208,194.62/16,177.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,179.17

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