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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,233.02, 24,349.35 and 8,835.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,233.02, 24,349.35 and 8,835.80 is: 13,253.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,233.02 : 24,349.35 = 8,835.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,233.02/24,349.35 = 8,835.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,233.02x = 24,349.35 × 8,835.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,233.02x = 215,145,986.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,145,986.73/16,233.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,253.60

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