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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,533.88, 24,759.42 and 8,725.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,533.88, 24,759.42 and 8,725.48 is: 13,066.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,533.88 : 24,759.42 = 8,725.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,533.88/24,759.42 = 8,725.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,533.88x = 24,759.42 × 8,725.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,533.88x = 216,037,824.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,037,824.02/16,533.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,066.37

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