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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,230.27, 24,345.22 and 8,833.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,230.27, 24,345.22 and 8,833.05 is: 13,249.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,230.27 : 24,345.22 = 8,833.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,230.27/24,345.22 = 8,833.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,230.27x = 24,345.22 × 8,833.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,230.27x = 215,042,545.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,042,545.52/16,230.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,249.47

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