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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,193.28, 24,244.68 and 8,771.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,193.28, 24,244.68 and 8,771.10 is: 13,132.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,193.28 : 24,244.68 = 8,771.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,193.28/24,244.68 = 8,771.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,193.28x = 24,244.68 × 8,771.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,193.28x = 212,652,512.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,652,512.75/16,193.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,132.15

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