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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,202.34, 24,303.51 and 8,394.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,202.34, 24,303.51 and 8,394.75 is: 12,592.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,202.34 : 24,303.51 = 8,394.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,202.34/24,303.51 = 8,394.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,202.34x = 24,303.51 × 8,394.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,202.34x = 204,021,890.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,021,890.57/16,202.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,592.13

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