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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,498.04, 24,728.46 and 8,184.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,498.04, 24,728.46 and 8,184.01 is: 12,266.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,498.04 : 24,728.46 = 8,184.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,498.04/24,728.46 = 8,184.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,498.04x = 24,728.46 × 8,184.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,498.04x = 202,377,963.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,377,963.92/16,498.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,266.79

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