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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,266.80, 24,383.40 and 8,855.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,266.80, 24,383.40 and 8,855.60 is: 13,274.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,266.80 : 24,383.40 = 8,855.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,266.80/24,383.40 = 8,855.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,266.80x = 24,383.40 × 8,855.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,266.80x = 215,929,637.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,929,637.04/16,266.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,274.25

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