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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,563, 24,851.70 and 8,251.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,563, 24,851.70 and 8,251.32 is: 12,380.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,563 : 24,851.70 = 8,251.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,563/24,851.70 = 8,251.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,563x = 24,851.70 × 8,251.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,563x = 205,059,329.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,059,329.24/16,563
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,380.57

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