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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,395.64, 24,608.14 and 8,503.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,395.64, 24,608.14 and 8,503.80 is: 12,763.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,395.64 : 24,608.14 = 8,503.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,395.64/24,608.14 = 8,503.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,395.64x = 24,608.14 × 8,503.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,395.64x = 209,262,700.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,262,700.93/16,395.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,763.31

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