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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,341.72, 24,516.90 and 8,548.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,341.72, 24,516.90 and 8,548.44 is: 12,824.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,341.72 : 24,516.90 = 8,548.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,341.72/24,516.90 = 8,548.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,341.72x = 24,516.90 × 8,548.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,341.72x = 209,581,248.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,581,248.64/16,341.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,824.92

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