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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,213.02, 24,266.67 and 8,799.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,213.02, 24,266.67 and 8,799.09 is: 13,169.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,213.02 : 24,266.67 = 8,799.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,213.02/24,266.67 = 8,799.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,213.02x = 24,266.67 × 8,799.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,213.02x = 213,524,613.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,524,613.33/16,213.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,169.95

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