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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,182.14, 24,273.01 and 8,833.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,182.14, 24,273.01 and 8,833.42 is: 13,250.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,182.14 : 24,273.01 = 8,833.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,182.14/24,273.01 = 8,833.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,182.14x = 24,273.01 × 8,833.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,182.14x = 214,413,526.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,413,526.46/16,182.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,250.01

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