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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,452.59, 24,681.04 and 8,661.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,452.59, 24,681.04 and 8,661.83 is: 12,993.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,452.59 : 24,681.04 = 8,661.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,452.59/24,681.04 = 8,661.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,452.59x = 24,681.04 × 8,661.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,452.59x = 213,782,972.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,782,972.70/16,452.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,993.88

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