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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,383.52, 24,549.36 and 8,584.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,383.52, 24,549.36 and 8,584.48 is: 12,863.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,383.52 : 24,549.36 = 8,584.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,383.52/24,549.36 = 8,584.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,383.52x = 24,549.36 × 8,584.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,383.52x = 210,743,489.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,743,489.93/16,383.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,863.14

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