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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,530.15, 24,797.96 and 8,210.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,530.15, 24,797.96 and 8,210.44 is: 12,317.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,530.15 : 24,797.96 = 8,210.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,530.15/24,797.96 = 8,210.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,530.15x = 24,797.96 × 8,210.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,530.15x = 203,602,162.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,602,162.70/16,530.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,317.02

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