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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,615.36, 24,921.96 and 8,828.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,615.36, 24,921.96 and 8,828.56 is: 13,242.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,615.36 : 24,921.96 = 8,828.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,615.36/24,921.96 = 8,828.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,615.36x = 24,921.96 × 8,828.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,615.36x = 220,025,019.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,025,019.18/16,615.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,242.27

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