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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,570.77, 24,838.11 and 8,256.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,570.77, 24,838.11 and 8,256.93 is: 12,376.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,570.77 : 24,838.11 = 8,256.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,570.77/24,838.11 = 8,256.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,570.77x = 24,838.11 × 8,256.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,570.77x = 205,086,535.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,086,535.60/16,570.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,376.40

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