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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,332.98, 24,466.66 and 8,007.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,332.98, 24,466.66 and 8,007.80 is: 11,995.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,332.98 : 24,466.66 = 8,007.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,332.98/24,466.66 = 8,007.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,332.98x = 24,466.66 × 8,007.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,332.98x = 195,923,977.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,923,977.60/16,332.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,995.61

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