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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,497.54, 24,727.71 and 8,183.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,497.54, 24,727.71 and 8,183.51 is: 12,266.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,497.54 : 24,727.71 = 8,183.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,497.54/24,727.71 = 8,183.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,497.54x = 24,727.71 × 8,183.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,497.54x = 202,359,462.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,359,462.06/16,497.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,266.04

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