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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,281.20, 24,389.40 and 8,872.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,281.20, 24,389.40 and 8,872.40 is: 13,290.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,281.20 : 24,389.40 = 8,872.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,281.20/24,389.40 = 8,872.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,281.20x = 24,389.40 × 8,872.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,281.20x = 216,392,512.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,392,512.56/16,281.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,290.94

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