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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,181.64, 24,272.26 and 8,832.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,181.64, 24,272.26 and 8,832.92 is: 13,249.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,181.64 : 24,272.26 = 8,832.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,181.64/24,272.26 = 8,832.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,181.64x = 24,272.26 × 8,832.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,181.64x = 214,394,787.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,394,787.36/16,181.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,249.26

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