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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,582.53, 24,864.57 and 8,665.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,582.53, 24,864.57 and 8,665.23 is: 12,993.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,582.53 : 24,864.57 = 8,665.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,582.53/24,864.57 = 8,665.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,582.53x = 24,864.57 × 8,665.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,582.53x = 215,457,217.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,457,217.90/16,582.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,993.02

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