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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,549.54, 24,828.38 and 8,233.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,549.54, 24,828.38 and 8,233.49 is: 12,352.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,549.54 : 24,828.38 = 8,233.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,549.54/24,828.38 = 8,233.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,549.54x = 24,828.38 × 8,233.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,549.54x = 204,424,218.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,424,218.45/16,549.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,352.26

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