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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,280.03, 24,398.47 and 8,382.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,280.03, 24,398.47 and 8,382.22 is: 12,562.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,280.03 : 24,398.47 = 8,382.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,280.03/24,398.47 = 8,382.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,280.03x = 24,398.47 × 8,382.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,280.03x = 204,513,343.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,513,343.20/16,280.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,562.23

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