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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,255.80, 24,366.90 and 8,844.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,255.80, 24,366.90 and 8,844.60 is: 13,257.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,255.80 : 24,366.90 = 8,844.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,255.80/24,366.90 = 8,844.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,255.80x = 24,366.90 × 8,844.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,255.80x = 215,515,483.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,515,483.74/16,255.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,257.76

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