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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,224.45, 24,331.79 and 8,723.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,224.45, 24,331.79 and 8,723.40 is: 13,082.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,224.45 : 24,331.79 = 8,723.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,224.45/24,331.79 = 8,723.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,224.45x = 24,331.79 × 8,723.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,224.45x = 212,255,867.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,255,867.45/16,224.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,082.47

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