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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,335.09, 24,469.83 and 8,527.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,335.09, 24,469.83 and 8,527.50 is: 12,774.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,335.09 : 24,469.83 = 8,527.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,335.09/24,469.83 = 8,527.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,335.09x = 24,469.83 × 8,527.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,335.09x = 208,666,475.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,666,475.33/16,335.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,774.12

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