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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,550.10, 24,825.15 and 8,231.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,550.10, 24,825.15 and 8,231.40 is: 12,347.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,550.10 : 24,825.15 = 8,231.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,550.10/24,825.15 = 8,231.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,550.10x = 24,825.15 × 8,231.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,550.10x = 204,345,739.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,345,739.71/16,550.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,347.10

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