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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,537.03, 24,794.55 and 8,536.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,537.03, 24,794.55 and 8,536.78 is: 12,799.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,537.03 : 24,794.55 = 8,536.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,537.03/24,794.55 = 8,536.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,537.03x = 24,794.55 × 8,536.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,537.03x = 211,665,618.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,665,618.55/16,537.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,799.49

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