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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,593.30, 24,864.03 and 8,778.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,593.30, 24,864.03 and 8,778.42 is: 13,153.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,593.30 : 24,864.03 = 8,778.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,593.30/24,864.03 = 8,778.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,593.30x = 24,864.03 × 8,778.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,593.30x = 218,266,898.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,266,898.23/16,593.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,153.92

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