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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,404.08, 24,613.34 and 8,611.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,404.08, 24,613.34 and 8,611.07 is: 12,920.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,404.08 : 24,613.34 = 8,611.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,404.08/24,613.34 = 8,611.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,404.08x = 24,613.34 × 8,611.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,404.08x = 211,947,027.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,947,027.55/16,404.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,920.39

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