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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,225.32, 24,329.26 and 8,324.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,225.32, 24,329.26 and 8,324.58 is: 12,482.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,225.32 : 24,329.26 = 8,324.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,225.32/24,329.26 = 8,324.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,225.32x = 24,329.26 × 8,324.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,225.32x = 202,530,871.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,530,871.21/16,225.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,482.40

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