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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,213.34, 24,326.49 and 8,809.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,213.34, 24,326.49 and 8,809.13 is: 13,217.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,213.34 : 24,326.49 = 8,809.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,213.34/24,326.49 = 8,809.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,213.34x = 24,326.49 × 8,809.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,213.34x = 214,295,212.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,295,212.85/16,213.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,217.22

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