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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,198.75, 24,297.67 and 8,849.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,198.75, 24,297.67 and 8,849.76 is: 13,274.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,198.75 : 24,297.67 = 8,849.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,198.75/24,297.67 = 8,849.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,198.75x = 24,297.67 × 8,849.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,198.75x = 215,028,468.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,028,468.01/16,198.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,274.39

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