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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,571.02, 24,849.24 and 8,778.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,571.02, 24,849.24 and 8,778.02 is: 13,163.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,571.02 : 24,849.24 = 8,778.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,571.02/24,849.24 = 8,778.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,571.02x = 24,849.24 × 8,778.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,571.02x = 218,127,125.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,127,125.70/16,571.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,163.17

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