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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,284.42, 24,449.22 and 8,392.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,284.42, 24,449.22 and 8,392.58 is: 12,600.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,284.42 : 24,449.22 = 8,392.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,284.42/24,449.22 = 8,392.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,284.42x = 24,449.22 × 8,392.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,284.42x = 205,192,034.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,192,034.79/16,284.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,600.51

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