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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,285.62, 24,429.87 and 8,886.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,285.62, 24,429.87 and 8,886.90 is: 13,331.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,285.62 : 24,429.87 = 8,886.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,285.62/24,429.87 = 8,886.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,285.62x = 24,429.87 × 8,886.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,285.62x = 217,105,811.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,105,811.70/16,285.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,331.14

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