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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,590.03, 24,851.69 and 8,244.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,590.03, 24,851.69 and 8,244.78 is: 12,350.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,590.03 : 24,851.69 = 8,244.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,590.03/24,851.69 = 8,244.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,590.03x = 24,851.69 × 8,244.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,590.03x = 204,896,716.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,896,716.68/16,590.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,350.59

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