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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,233.78, 24,346.58 and 8,331.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,233.78, 24,346.58 and 8,331.88 is: 12,495.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,233.78 : 24,346.58 = 8,331.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,233.78/24,346.58 = 8,331.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,233.78x = 24,346.58 × 8,331.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,233.78x = 202,852,726.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,852,726.09/16,233.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,495.71

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