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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,545.80, 24,822.76 and 8,229.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,545.80, 24,822.76 and 8,229.74 is: 12,346.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,545.80 : 24,822.76 = 8,229.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,545.80/24,822.76 = 8,229.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,545.80x = 24,822.76 × 8,229.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,545.80x = 204,284,860.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,284,860.88/16,545.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,346.63

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