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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,325.44, 24,492.42 and 8,430.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,325.44, 24,492.42 and 8,430.34 is: 12,647.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,325.44 : 24,492.42 = 8,430.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,325.44/24,492.42 = 8,430.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,325.44x = 24,492.42 × 8,430.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,325.44x = 206,479,428.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,479,428.02/16,325.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,647.71

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