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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,329.42, 24,473.63 and 8,832.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,329.42, 24,473.63 and 8,832.67 is: 13,237.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,329.42 : 24,473.63 = 8,832.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,329.42/24,473.63 = 8,832.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,329.42x = 24,473.63 × 8,832.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,329.42x = 216,167,497.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,167,497.49/16,329.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,237.92

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