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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,375.65, 24,563.48 and 8,583.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,375.65, 24,563.48 and 8,583.45 is: 12,875.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,375.65 : 24,563.48 = 8,583.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,375.65/24,563.48 = 8,583.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,375.65x = 24,563.48 × 8,583.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,375.65x = 210,839,359.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,839,359.49/16,375.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,875.18

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