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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,187.32, 24,284.70 and 8,394.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,187.32, 24,284.70 and 8,394.40 is: 12,593.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,187.32 : 24,284.70 = 8,394.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,187.32/24,284.70 = 8,394.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,187.32x = 24,284.70 × 8,394.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,187.32x = 203,855,485.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,855,485.68/16,187.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,593.53

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