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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,263.85, 24,356.79 and 8,345.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,263.85, 24,356.79 and 8,345.53 is: 12,498.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,263.85 : 24,356.79 = 8,345.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,263.85/24,356.79 = 8,345.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,263.85x = 24,356.79 × 8,345.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,263.85x = 203,270,321.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,270,321.65/16,263.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,498.29

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