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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,388.48, 24,571.11 and 8,996.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,388.48, 24,571.11 and 8,996.42 is: 13,488.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,388.48 : 24,571.11 = 8,996.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,388.48/24,571.11 = 8,996.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,388.48x = 24,571.11 × 8,996.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,388.48x = 221,052,025.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,052,025.43/16,388.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,488.26

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