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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,365.63, 24,502.71 and 8,842.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,365.63, 24,502.71 and 8,842.24 is: 13,238.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,365.63 : 24,502.71 = 8,842.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,365.63/24,502.71 = 8,842.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,365.63x = 24,502.71 × 8,842.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,365.63x = 216,658,775.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,658,775.17/16,365.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,238.64

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