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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,560.77, 24,829.91 and 8,426.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,560.77, 24,829.91 and 8,426.33 is: 12,633.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,560.77 : 24,829.91 = 8,426.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,560.77/24,829.91 = 8,426.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,560.77x = 24,829.91 × 8,426.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,560.77x = 209,224,973.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,224,973.96/16,560.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,633.77

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