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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,235.58, 24,331.84 and 8,337.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,235.58, 24,331.84 and 8,337.78 is: 12,495.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,235.58 : 24,331.84 = 8,337.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,235.58/24,331.84 = 8,337.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,235.58x = 24,331.84 × 8,337.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,235.58x = 202,873,509.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,873,509.35/16,235.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,495.61

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