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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,184.67, 24,226.71 and 8,770.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,184.67, 24,226.71 and 8,770.74 is: 13,128.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,184.67 : 24,226.71 = 8,770.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,184.67/24,226.71 = 8,770.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,184.67x = 24,226.71 × 8,770.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,184.67x = 212,486,174.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,486,174.47/16,184.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,128.85

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