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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,251.64, 24,338.50 and 8,837.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,251.64, 24,338.50 and 8,837.70 is: 13,235.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,251.64 : 24,338.50 = 8,837.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,251.64/24,338.50 = 8,837.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,251.64x = 24,338.50 × 8,837.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,251.64x = 215,096,361.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,096,361.45/16,251.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,235.36

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