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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,235.52, 24,352.33 and 8,333.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,235.52, 24,352.33 and 8,333.16 is: 12,499.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,235.52 : 24,352.33 = 8,333.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,235.52/24,352.33 = 8,333.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,235.52x = 24,352.33 × 8,333.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,235.52x = 202,931,862.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,931,862.26/16,235.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,499.25

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