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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,324.91, 24,494.29 and 8,920.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,324.91, 24,494.29 and 8,920.72 is: 13,384.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,324.91 : 24,494.29 = 8,920.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,324.91/24,494.29 = 8,920.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,324.91x = 24,494.29 × 8,920.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,324.91x = 218,506,702.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,506,702.69/16,324.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,384.86

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