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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,247.19, 24,378.35 and 8,842.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,247.19, 24,378.35 and 8,842.85 is: 13,268.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,247.19 : 24,378.35 = 8,842.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,247.19/24,378.35 = 8,842.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,247.19x = 24,378.35 × 8,842.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,247.19x = 215,574,092.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,574,092.30/16,247.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,268.39

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