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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,242.27, 24,363.99 and 8,342.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,242.27, 24,363.99 and 8,342.66 is: 12,514.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,242.27 : 24,363.99 = 8,342.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,242.27/24,363.99 = 8,342.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,242.27x = 24,363.99 × 8,342.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,242.27x = 203,260,484.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,260,484.81/16,242.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,514.29

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