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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,230.57, 24,337.14 and 8,329.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,230.57, 24,337.14 and 8,329.83 is: 12,490.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,230.57 : 24,337.14 = 8,329.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,230.57/24,337.14 = 8,329.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,230.57x = 24,337.14 × 8,329.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,230.57x = 202,724,238.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,724,238.89/16,230.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,490.27

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