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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,293.74, 24,449.85 and 8,797.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,293.74, 24,449.85 and 8,797.19 is: 13,200.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,293.74 : 24,449.85 = 8,797.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,293.74/24,449.85 = 8,797.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,293.74x = 24,449.85 × 8,797.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,293.74x = 215,090,060.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,090,060.90/16,293.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,200.78

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