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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,583.64, 24,879.06 and 8,268.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,583.64, 24,879.06 and 8,268.18 is: 12,404.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,583.64 : 24,879.06 = 8,268.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,583.64/24,879.06 = 8,268.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,583.64x = 24,879.06 × 8,268.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,583.64x = 205,704,546.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,704,546.31/16,583.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,404.06

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