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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,566.61, 24,868.30 and 8,244.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,566.61, 24,868.30 and 8,244.40 is: 12,375.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,566.61 : 24,868.30 = 8,244.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,566.61/24,868.30 = 8,244.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,566.61x = 24,868.30 × 8,244.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,566.61x = 205,024,212.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,024,212.52/16,566.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,375.75

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