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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,583.88, 24,889.14 and 8,263.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,583.88, 24,889.14 and 8,263.56 is: 12,401.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,583.88 : 24,889.14 = 8,263.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,583.88/24,889.14 = 8,263.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,583.88x = 24,889.14 × 8,263.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,583.88x = 205,672,901.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,672,901.74/16,583.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,401.98

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