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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,224.03, 24,314.85 and 8,319.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,224.03, 24,314.85 and 8,319.85 is: 12,468.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,224.03 : 24,314.85 = 8,319.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,224.03/24,314.85 = 8,319.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,224.03x = 24,314.85 × 8,319.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,224.03x = 202,295,843.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,295,843.99/16,224.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,468.90

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