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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,283.91, 24,448.47 and 8,392.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,283.91, 24,448.47 and 8,392.08 is: 12,599.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,283.91 : 24,448.47 = 8,392.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,283.91/24,448.47 = 8,392.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,283.91x = 24,448.47 × 8,392.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,283.91x = 205,173,516.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,173,516.12/16,283.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,599.77

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