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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,397.40, 24,585.49 and 8,999.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,397.40, 24,585.49 and 8,999.88 is: 13,494.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,397.40 : 24,585.49 = 8,999.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,397.40/24,585.49 = 8,999.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,397.40x = 24,585.49 × 8,999.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,397.40x = 221,266,459.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,266,459.74/16,397.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,494.00

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