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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,572.66, 24,825.72 and 8,227.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,572.66, 24,825.72 and 8,227.43 is: 12,324.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,572.66 : 24,825.72 = 8,227.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,572.66/24,825.72 = 8,227.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,572.66x = 24,825.72 × 8,227.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,572.66x = 204,251,873.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,251,873.32/16,572.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,324.63

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