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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,397.66, 24,598.78 and 8,077.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,397.66, 24,598.78 and 8,077.75 is: 12,117.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,397.66 : 24,598.78 = 8,077.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,397.66/24,598.78 = 8,077.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,397.66x = 24,598.78 × 8,077.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,397.66x = 198,702,672.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,702,672.15/16,397.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,117.75

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