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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,223.53, 24,291.32 and 8,415.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,223.53, 24,291.32 and 8,415.94 is: 12,601.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,223.53 : 24,291.32 = 8,415.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,223.53/24,291.32 = 8,415.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,223.53x = 24,291.32 × 8,415.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,223.53x = 204,434,291.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,434,291.64/16,223.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,601.10

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