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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,573.62, 24,837.68 and 8,766.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,573.62, 24,837.68 and 8,766.84 is: 13,138.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,573.62 : 24,837.68 = 8,766.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,573.62/24,837.68 = 8,766.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,573.62x = 24,837.68 × 8,766.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,573.62x = 217,747,966.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,747,966.53/16,573.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,138.23

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