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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,180.87, 24,221.13 and 8,766.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,180.87, 24,221.13 and 8,766.94 is: 13,123.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,180.87 : 24,221.13 = 8,766.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,180.87/24,221.13 = 8,766.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,180.87x = 24,221.13 × 8,766.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,180.87x = 212,345,193.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,345,193.44/16,180.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,123.22

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