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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,344.06, 24,529.23 and 8,448.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,344.06, 24,529.23 and 8,448.90 is: 12,680.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,344.06 : 24,529.23 = 8,448.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,344.06/24,529.23 = 8,448.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,344.06x = 24,529.23 × 8,448.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,344.06x = 207,244,990.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,244,990.22/16,344.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,680.14

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