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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,213.14, 24,266.86 and 8,799.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,213.14, 24,266.86 and 8,799.21 is: 13,170.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,213.14 : 24,266.86 = 8,799.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,213.14/24,266.86 = 8,799.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,213.14x = 24,266.86 × 8,799.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,213.14x = 213,529,175.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,529,175.18/16,213.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,170.13

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