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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,179.63, 24,273.63 and 8,782.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,179.63, 24,273.63 and 8,782.17 is: 13,175.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,179.63 : 24,273.63 = 8,782.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,179.63/24,273.63 = 8,782.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,179.63x = 24,273.63 × 8,782.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,179.63x = 213,175,145.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,175,145.18/16,179.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,175.53

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