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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,397.86, 24,609.90 and 8,502.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,397.86, 24,609.90 and 8,502.62 is: 12,760.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,397.86 : 24,609.90 = 8,502.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,397.86/24,609.90 = 8,502.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,397.86x = 24,609.90 × 8,502.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,397.86x = 209,248,627.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,248,627.94/16,397.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,760.73

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