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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,302.84, 24,444.42 and 8,897.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,302.84, 24,444.42 and 8,897.01 is: 13,340.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,302.84 : 24,444.42 = 8,897.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,302.84/24,444.42 = 8,897.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,302.84x = 24,444.42 × 8,897.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,302.84x = 217,482,249.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,482,249.18/16,302.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,340.14

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