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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,273.55, 24,382.45 and 8,883.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,273.55, 24,382.45 and 8,883.19 is: 13,309.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,273.55 : 24,382.45 = 8,883.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,273.55/24,382.45 = 8,883.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,273.55x = 24,382.45 × 8,883.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,273.55x = 216,593,936.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,593,936.02/16,273.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,309.57

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