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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,329.67, 24,488.70 and 8,423.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,329.67, 24,488.70 and 8,423.80 is: 12,632.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,329.67 : 24,488.70 = 8,423.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,329.67/24,488.70 = 8,423.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,329.67x = 24,488.70 × 8,423.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,329.67x = 206,287,911.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,287,911.06/16,329.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,632.71

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