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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,232.91, 24,349.92 and 8,333.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,232.91, 24,349.92 and 8,333.28 is: 12,500.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,232.91 : 24,349.92 = 8,333.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,232.91/24,349.92 = 8,333.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,232.91x = 24,349.92 × 8,333.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,232.91x = 202,914,670.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,914,670.09/16,232.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,500.21

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