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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,455.03, 24,697.13 and 8,563.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,455.03, 24,697.13 and 8,563.16 is: 12,852.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,455.03 : 24,697.13 = 8,563.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,455.03/24,697.13 = 8,563.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,455.03x = 24,697.13 × 8,563.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,455.03x = 211,485,309.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,485,309.43/16,455.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,852.32

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