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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,390.14, 24,567.99 and 8,992.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,390.14, 24,567.99 and 8,992.41 is: 13,479.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,390.14 : 24,567.99 = 8,992.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,390.14/24,567.99 = 8,992.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,390.14x = 24,567.99 × 8,992.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,390.14x = 220,925,438.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,925,438.96/16,390.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,479.17

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