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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,543.80, 24,822.90 and 8,335.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,543.80, 24,822.90 and 8,335.80 is: 12,507.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,543.80 : 24,822.90 = 8,335.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,543.80/24,822.90 = 8,335.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,543.80x = 24,822.90 × 8,335.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,543.80x = 206,918,729.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,918,729.82/16,543.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,507.33

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