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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,217.37, 24,318.50 and 8,424.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,217.37, 24,318.50 and 8,424.09 is: 12,632.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,217.37 : 24,318.50 = 8,424.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,217.37/24,318.50 = 8,424.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,217.37x = 24,318.50 × 8,424.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,217.37x = 204,861,190.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,861,190.54/16,217.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,632.21

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