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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,582.39, 24,879.52 and 8,261.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,582.39, 24,879.52 and 8,261.66 is: 12,395.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,582.39 : 24,879.52 = 8,261.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,582.39/24,879.52 = 8,261.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,582.39x = 24,879.52 × 8,261.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,582.39x = 205,546,207.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,546,207.73/16,582.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,395.45

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