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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,220.30, 24,313.65 and 8,809.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,220.30, 24,313.65 and 8,809.10 is: 13,204.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,220.30 : 24,313.65 = 8,809.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,220.30/24,313.65 = 8,809.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,220.30x = 24,313.65 × 8,809.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,220.30x = 214,181,374.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,181,374.22/16,220.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,204.53

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