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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,247.69, 24,379.10 and 8,843.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,247.69, 24,379.10 and 8,843.35 is: 13,269.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,247.69 : 24,379.10 = 8,843.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,247.69/24,379.10 = 8,843.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,247.69x = 24,379.10 × 8,843.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,247.69x = 215,592,913.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,592,913.99/16,247.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,269.14

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