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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,510.95, 24,747.77 and 8,196.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,510.95, 24,747.77 and 8,196.90 is: 12,286.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,510.95 : 24,747.77 = 8,196.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,510.95/24,747.77 = 8,196.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,510.95x = 24,747.77 × 8,196.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,510.95x = 202,854,954.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,854,954.93/16,510.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,286.09

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