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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,221.85, 24,332.77 and 8,829.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,221.85, 24,332.77 and 8,829.79 is: 13,244.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,221.85 : 24,332.77 = 8,829.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,221.85/24,332.77 = 8,829.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,221.85x = 24,332.77 × 8,829.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,221.85x = 214,853,199.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,853,199.42/16,221.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,244.68

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