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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,307.53, 24,461.30 and 8,514.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,307.53, 24,461.30 and 8,514.52 is: 12,771.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,307.53 : 24,461.30 = 8,514.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,307.53/24,461.30 = 8,514.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,307.53x = 24,461.30 × 8,514.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,307.53x = 208,276,228.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,276,228.08/16,307.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,771.78

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