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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,565.99, 24,829.99 and 8,227.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,565.99, 24,829.99 and 8,227.37 is: 12,331.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,565.99 : 24,829.99 = 8,227.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,565.99/24,829.99 = 8,227.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,565.99x = 24,829.99 × 8,227.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,565.99x = 204,285,602.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,285,602.61/16,565.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,331.62

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