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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,392.28, 24,544.68 and 8,584.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,392.28, 24,544.68 and 8,584.68 is: 12,854.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,392.28 : 24,544.68 = 8,584.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,392.28/24,544.68 = 8,584.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,392.28x = 24,544.68 × 8,584.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,392.28x = 210,708,223.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,708,223.50/16,392.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,854.11

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