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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,182.64, 24,273.76 and 8,833.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,182.64, 24,273.76 and 8,833.92 is: 13,250.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,182.64 : 24,273.76 = 8,833.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,182.64/24,273.76 = 8,833.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,182.64x = 24,273.76 × 8,833.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,182.64x = 214,432,288.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,432,288.40/16,182.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,250.76

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