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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,262.35, 24,354.54 and 8,344.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,262.35, 24,354.54 and 8,344.02 is: 12,496.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,262.35 : 24,354.54 = 8,344.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,262.35/24,354.54 = 8,344.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,262.35x = 24,354.54 × 8,344.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,262.35x = 203,214,860.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,214,860.18/16,262.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,496.03

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