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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,253.80, 24,363.90 and 8,842.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,253.80, 24,363.90 and 8,842.60 is: 13,254.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,253.80 : 24,363.90 = 8,842.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,253.80/24,363.90 = 8,842.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,253.80x = 24,363.90 × 8,842.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,253.80x = 215,440,222.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,440,222.14/16,253.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,254.76

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