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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,330.96, 24,503.28 and 8,544.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,330.96, 24,503.28 and 8,544.88 is: 12,820.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,330.96 : 24,503.28 = 8,544.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,330.96/24,503.28 = 8,544.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,330.96x = 24,503.28 × 8,544.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,330.96x = 209,377,587.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,377,587.21/16,330.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,820.90

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