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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,250.14, 24,387.92 and 8,352.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,250.14, 24,387.92 and 8,352.33 is: 12,535.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,250.14 : 24,387.92 = 8,352.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,250.14/24,387.92 = 8,352.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,250.14x = 24,387.92 × 8,352.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,250.14x = 203,695,982.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,695,982.68/16,250.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,535.03

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