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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,382.48, 24,530.88 and 8,971.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,382.48, 24,530.88 and 8,971.52 is: 13,433.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,382.48 : 24,530.88 = 8,971.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,382.48/24,530.88 = 8,971.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,382.48x = 24,530.88 × 8,971.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,382.48x = 220,079,280.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,079,280.54/16,382.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,433.82

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