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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,248.60, 24,333.90 and 8,834.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,248.60, 24,333.90 and 8,834.64 is: 13,230.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,248.60 : 24,333.90 = 8,834.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,248.60/24,333.90 = 8,834.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,248.60x = 24,333.90 × 8,834.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,248.60x = 214,981,246.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,981,246.30/16,248.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,230.76

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