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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,535.02, 24,805.26 and 8,215.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,535.02, 24,805.26 and 8,215.30 is: 12,324.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,535.02 : 24,805.26 = 8,215.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,535.02/24,805.26 = 8,215.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,535.02x = 24,805.26 × 8,215.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,535.02x = 203,782,652.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,782,652.48/16,535.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,324.31

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