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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,505.80, 24,774.90 and 8,195.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,505.80, 24,774.90 and 8,195.20 is: 12,300.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,505.80 : 24,774.90 = 8,195.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,505.80/24,774.90 = 8,195.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,505.80x = 24,774.90 × 8,195.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,505.80x = 203,035,260.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,035,260.48/16,505.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,300.84

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