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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,506.81, 24,741.60 and 8,192.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,506.81, 24,741.60 and 8,192.76 is: 12,279.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,506.81 : 24,741.60 = 8,192.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,506.81/24,741.60 = 8,192.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,506.81x = 24,741.60 × 8,192.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,506.81x = 202,701,990.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,701,990.82/16,506.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,279.90

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