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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,503.06, 24,758.22 and 8,187.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,503.06, 24,758.22 and 8,187.60 is: 12,283.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,503.06 : 24,758.22 = 8,187.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,503.06/24,758.22 = 8,187.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,503.06x = 24,758.22 × 8,187.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,503.06x = 202,710,402.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,710,402.07/16,503.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,283.20

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