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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,589.87, 24,867.05 and 8,251.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,589.87, 24,867.05 and 8,251.94 is: 12,369.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,589.87 : 24,867.05 = 8,251.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,589.87/24,867.05 = 8,251.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,589.87x = 24,867.05 × 8,251.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,589.87x = 205,201,238.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,201,238.98/16,589.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,369.07

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