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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,258.30, 24,370.65 and 8,847.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,258.30, 24,370.65 and 8,847.10 is: 13,261.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,258.30 : 24,370.65 = 8,847.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,258.30/24,370.65 = 8,847.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,258.30x = 24,370.65 × 8,847.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,258.30x = 215,609,577.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,609,577.62/16,258.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,261.51

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