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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,511.05, 24,770.22 and 8,195.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,511.05, 24,770.22 and 8,195.59 is: 12,295.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,511.05 : 24,770.22 = 8,195.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,511.05/24,770.22 = 8,195.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,511.05x = 24,770.22 × 8,195.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,511.05x = 203,006,567.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,006,567.33/16,511.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,295.19

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