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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,562.53, 24,834.57 and 8,645.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,562.53, 24,834.57 and 8,645.23 is: 12,963.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,562.53 : 24,834.57 = 8,645.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,562.53/24,834.57 = 8,645.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,562.53x = 24,834.57 × 8,645.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,562.53x = 214,700,569.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,700,569.60/16,562.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,963.03

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