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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,417.53, 24,633.99 and 8,093.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,417.53, 24,633.99 and 8,093.01 is: 12,143.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,417.53 : 24,633.99 = 8,093.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,417.53/24,633.99 = 8,093.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,417.53x = 24,633.99 × 8,093.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,417.53x = 199,363,127.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,363,127.41/16,417.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,143.31

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