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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,191.32, 24,286.62 and 8,842.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,191.32, 24,286.62 and 8,842.52 is: 13,263.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,191.32 : 24,286.62 = 8,842.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,191.32/24,286.62 = 8,842.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,191.32x = 24,286.62 × 8,842.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,191.32x = 214,754,923.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,754,923.08/16,191.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,263.58

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