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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,296.76, 24,425.58 and 8,403.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,296.76, 24,425.58 and 8,403.04 is: 12,594.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,296.76 : 24,425.58 = 8,403.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,296.76/24,425.58 = 8,403.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,296.76x = 24,425.58 × 8,403.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,296.76x = 205,249,125.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,249,125.76/16,296.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,594.47

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