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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,408.78, 24,615.60 and 8,618.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,408.78, 24,615.60 and 8,618.20 is: 12,928.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,408.78 : 24,615.60 = 8,618.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,408.78/24,615.60 = 8,618.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,408.78x = 24,615.60 × 8,618.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,408.78x = 212,142,163.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,142,163.92/16,408.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,928.58

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