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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,437.09, 24,661.78 and 8,534.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,437.09, 24,661.78 and 8,534.67 is: 12,805.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,437.09 : 24,661.78 = 8,534.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,437.09/24,661.78 = 8,534.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,437.09x = 24,661.78 × 8,534.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,437.09x = 210,480,132.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,480,132.58/16,437.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,805.19

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