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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,338.33, 24,511.14 and 8,841.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,338.33, 24,511.14 and 8,841.78 is: 13,264.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,338.33 : 24,511.14 = 8,841.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,338.33/24,511.14 = 8,841.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,338.33x = 24,511.14 × 8,841.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,338.33x = 216,722,107.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,722,107.43/16,338.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,264.64

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