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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,307.36, 24,451.15 and 8,901.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,307.36, 24,451.15 and 8,901.53 is: 13,346.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,307.36 : 24,451.15 = 8,901.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,307.36/24,451.15 = 8,901.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,307.36x = 24,451.15 × 8,901.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,307.36x = 217,652,645.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,652,645.26/16,307.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,346.90

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