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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,270.50, 24,396.98 and 8,778.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,270.50, 24,396.98 and 8,778.08 is: 13,162.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,270.50 : 24,396.98 = 8,778.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,270.50/24,396.98 = 8,778.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,270.50x = 24,396.98 × 8,778.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,270.50x = 214,158,725.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,158,725.14/16,270.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,162.39

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