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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,285.37, 24,429.50 and 8,886.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,285.37, 24,429.50 and 8,886.65 is: 13,330.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,285.37 : 24,429.50 = 8,886.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,285.37/24,429.50 = 8,886.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,285.37x = 24,429.50 × 8,886.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,285.37x = 217,096,371.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,096,371.74/16,285.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,330.76

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