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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,497.15, 24,727.16 and 8,183.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,497.15, 24,727.16 and 8,183.14 is: 12,265.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,497.15 : 24,727.16 = 8,183.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,497.15/24,727.16 = 8,183.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,497.15x = 24,727.16 × 8,183.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,497.15x = 202,345,812.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,345,812.08/16,497.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,265.50

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