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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,207.33, 24,310.53 and 8,858.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,207.33, 24,310.53 and 8,858.33 is: 13,287.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,207.33 : 24,310.53 = 8,858.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,207.33/24,310.53 = 8,858.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,207.33x = 24,310.53 × 8,858.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,207.33x = 215,350,803.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,350,803.57/16,207.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,287.25

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