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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,567.11, 24,869.06 and 8,244.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,567.11, 24,869.06 and 8,244.90 is: 12,376.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,567.11 : 24,869.06 = 8,244.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,567.11/24,869.06 = 8,244.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,567.11x = 24,869.06 × 8,244.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,567.11x = 205,042,871.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,042,871.57/16,567.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,376.50

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