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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,250.97, 24,383.13 and 8,349.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,250.97, 24,383.13 and 8,349.54 is: 12,527.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,250.97 : 24,383.13 = 8,349.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,250.97/24,383.13 = 8,349.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,250.97x = 24,383.13 × 8,349.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,250.97x = 203,587,919.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,587,919.26/16,250.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,527.74

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