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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,339.23, 24,497.51 and 8,947.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,339.23, 24,497.51 and 8,947.17 is: 13,414.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,339.23 : 24,497.51 = 8,947.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,339.23/24,497.51 = 8,947.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,339.23x = 24,497.51 × 8,947.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,339.23x = 219,183,341.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,183,341.81/16,339.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,414.55

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