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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,575.04, 24,855.24 and 8,782.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,575.04, 24,855.24 and 8,782.04 is: 13,169.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,575.04 : 24,855.24 = 8,782.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,575.04/24,855.24 = 8,782.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,575.04x = 24,855.24 × 8,782.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,575.04x = 218,279,711.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,279,711.89/16,575.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,169.18

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