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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,675.08, 24,983.76 and 8,765.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,675.08, 24,983.76 and 8,765.82 is: 13,133.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,675.08 : 24,983.76 = 8,765.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,675.08/24,983.76 = 8,765.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,675.08x = 24,983.76 × 8,765.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,675.08x = 219,003,143.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,003,143.08/16,675.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,133.56

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