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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,580.39, 24,837.26 and 8,235.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,580.39, 24,837.26 and 8,235.15 is: 12,336.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,580.39 : 24,837.26 = 8,235.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,580.39/24,837.26 = 8,235.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,580.39x = 24,837.26 × 8,235.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,580.39x = 204,538,520.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,538,520.51/16,580.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,336.17

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