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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,233.30, 24,333.15 and 8,822.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,233.30, 24,333.15 and 8,822.10 is: 13,224.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,233.30 : 24,333.15 = 8,822.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,233.30/24,333.15 = 8,822.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,233.30x = 24,333.15 × 8,822.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,233.30x = 214,669,482.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,669,482.62/16,233.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,224.02

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