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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,536.29, 24,808.48 and 8,220.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,536.29, 24,808.48 and 8,220.22 is: 12,332.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,536.29 : 24,808.48 = 8,220.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,536.29/24,808.48 = 8,220.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,536.29x = 24,808.48 × 8,220.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,536.29x = 203,931,080.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,931,080.89/16,536.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,332.34

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