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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,283.41, 24,447.72 and 8,391.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,283.41, 24,447.72 and 8,391.58 is: 12,599.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,283.41 : 24,447.72 = 8,391.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,283.41/24,447.72 = 8,391.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,283.41x = 24,447.72 × 8,391.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,283.41x = 205,154,998.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,154,998.20/16,283.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,599.02

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