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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,528.96, 24,774.76 and 8,214.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,528.96, 24,774.76 and 8,214.80 is: 12,312.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,528.96 : 24,774.76 = 8,214.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,528.96/24,774.76 = 8,214.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,528.96x = 24,774.76 × 8,214.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,528.96x = 203,519,698.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,519,698.45/16,528.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,312.92

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