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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,513.83, 24,727.02 and 8,698.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,513.83, 24,727.02 and 8,698.95 is: 13,025.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,513.83 : 24,727.02 = 8,698.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,513.83/24,727.02 = 8,698.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,513.83x = 24,727.02 × 8,698.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,513.83x = 215,099,110.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,099,110.63/16,513.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,025.39

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