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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,259.90, 24,377.70 and 8,872.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,259.90, 24,377.70 and 8,872.70 is: 13,302.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,259.90 : 24,377.70 = 8,872.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,259.90/24,377.70 = 8,872.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,259.90x = 24,377.70 × 8,872.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,259.90x = 216,296,018.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,296,018.79/16,259.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,302.42

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