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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,262.80, 24,377.40 and 8,851.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,262.80, 24,377.40 and 8,851.60 is: 13,268.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,262.80 : 24,377.40 = 8,851.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,262.80/24,377.40 = 8,851.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,262.80x = 24,377.40 × 8,851.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,262.80x = 215,778,993.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,778,993.84/16,262.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,268.26

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