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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,184.28, 24,283.98 and 8,388.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,184.28, 24,283.98 and 8,388.84 is: 12,587.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,184.28 : 24,283.98 = 8,388.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,184.28/24,283.98 = 8,388.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,184.28x = 24,283.98 × 8,388.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,184.28x = 203,714,422.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,714,422.78/16,184.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,587.18

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