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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,365.67, 24,525.62 and 8,853.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,365.67, 24,525.62 and 8,853.01 is: 13,267.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,365.67 : 24,525.62 = 8,853.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,365.67/24,525.62 = 8,853.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,365.67x = 24,525.62 × 8,853.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,365.67x = 217,125,559.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,125,559.12/16,365.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,267.14

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