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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,184.88, 24,277.32 and 8,792.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,184.88, 24,277.32 and 8,792.76 is: 13,189.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,184.88 : 24,277.32 = 8,792.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,184.88/24,277.32 = 8,792.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,184.88x = 24,277.32 × 8,792.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,184.88x = 213,464,648.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,464,648.20/16,184.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,189.14

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