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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,173.44, 24,273.16 and 8,384.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,173.44, 24,273.16 and 8,384.48 is: 12,583.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,173.44 : 24,273.16 = 8,384.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,173.44/24,273.16 = 8,384.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,173.44x = 24,273.16 × 8,384.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,173.44x = 203,517,824.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,517,824.56/16,173.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,583.46

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