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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,247.98, 24,367.04 and 8,452.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,247.98, 24,367.04 and 8,452.54 is: 12,676.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,247.98 : 24,367.04 = 8,452.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,247.98/24,367.04 = 8,452.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,247.98x = 24,367.04 × 8,452.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,247.98x = 205,963,380.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,963,380.28/16,247.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,676.25

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