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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,565.06, 24,855.57 and 8,245.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,565.06, 24,855.57 and 8,245.81 is: 12,372.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,565.06 : 24,855.57 = 8,245.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,565.06/24,855.57 = 8,245.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,565.06x = 24,855.57 × 8,245.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,565.06x = 204,954,198.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,954,198.92/16,565.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,372.68

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