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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,349.46, 24,530.40 and 8,552.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,349.46, 24,530.40 and 8,552.94 is: 12,832.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,349.46 : 24,530.40 = 8,552.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,349.46/24,530.40 = 8,552.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,349.46x = 24,530.40 × 8,552.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,349.46x = 209,807,039.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,807,039.38/16,349.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,832.66

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