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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,309.84, 24,433.63 and 8,794.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,309.84, 24,433.63 and 8,794.75 is: 13,175.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,309.84 : 24,433.63 = 8,794.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,309.84/24,433.63 = 8,794.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,309.84x = 24,433.63 × 8,794.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,309.84x = 214,887,667.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,887,667.44/16,309.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,175.34

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