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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,245.97, 24,364.05 and 8,450.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,245.97, 24,364.05 and 8,450.53 is: 12,673.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,245.97 : 24,364.05 = 8,450.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,245.97/24,364.05 = 8,450.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,245.97x = 24,364.05 × 8,450.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,245.97x = 205,889,135.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,889,135.45/16,245.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,673.24

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