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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,380.84, 24,553.74 and 8,475.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,380.84, 24,553.74 and 8,475.39 is: 12,704.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,380.84 : 24,553.74 = 8,475.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,380.84/24,553.74 = 8,475.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,380.84x = 24,553.74 × 8,475.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,380.84x = 208,102,522.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,102,522.46/16,380.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,704.02

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