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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,223.10, 24,335.45 and 8,447.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,223.10, 24,335.45 and 8,447.10 is: 12,671.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,223.10 : 24,335.45 = 8,447.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,223.10/24,335.45 = 8,447.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,223.10x = 24,335.45 × 8,447.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,223.10x = 205,563,979.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,563,979.70/16,223.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,671.07

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