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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,281.76, 24,394.78 and 8,891.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,281.76, 24,394.78 and 8,891.42 is: 13,321.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,281.76 : 24,394.78 = 8,891.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,281.76/24,394.78 = 8,891.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,281.76x = 24,394.78 × 8,891.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,281.76x = 216,904,234.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,904,234.79/16,281.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,321.92

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