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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,331.67, 24,491.70 and 8,425.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,331.67, 24,491.70 and 8,425.80 is: 12,635.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,331.67 : 24,491.70 = 8,425.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,331.67/24,491.70 = 8,425.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,331.67x = 24,491.70 × 8,425.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,331.67x = 206,362,165.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,362,165.86/16,331.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,635.71

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