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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,560.76, 24,824.52 and 8,227.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,560.76, 24,824.52 and 8,227.96 is: 12,333.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,560.76 : 24,824.52 = 8,227.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,560.76/24,824.52 = 8,227.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,560.76x = 24,824.52 × 8,227.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,560.76x = 204,255,157.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,255,157.58/16,560.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,333.68

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