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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,222.80, 24,333.50 and 8,873.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,222.80, 24,333.50 and 8,873.80 is: 13,310.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,222.80 : 24,333.50 = 8,873.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,222.80/24,333.50 = 8,873.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,222.80x = 24,333.50 × 8,873.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,222.80x = 215,930,612.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,930,612.30/16,222.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,310.32

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