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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,225.22, 24,349.71 and 8,334.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,225.22, 24,349.71 and 8,334.33 is: 12,507.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,225.22 : 24,349.71 = 8,334.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,225.22/24,349.71 = 8,334.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,225.22x = 24,349.71 × 8,334.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,225.22x = 202,938,458.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,938,458.49/16,225.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,507.59

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