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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,307.84, 24,430.64 and 8,792.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,307.84, 24,430.64 and 8,792.75 is: 13,172.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,307.84 : 24,430.64 = 8,792.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,307.84/24,430.64 = 8,792.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,307.84x = 24,430.64 × 8,792.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,307.84x = 214,812,343.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,812,343.74/16,307.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,172.34

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