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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,309.10, 24,464.45 and 8,533.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,309.10, 24,464.45 and 8,533.10 is: 12,800.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,309.10 : 24,464.45 = 8,533.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,309.10/24,464.45 = 8,533.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,309.10x = 24,464.45 × 8,533.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,309.10x = 208,757,598.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,757,598.30/16,309.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,800.07

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