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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,591.23, 24,867.81 and 8,276.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,591.23, 24,867.81 and 8,276.99 is: 12,405.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,591.23 : 24,867.81 = 8,276.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,591.23/24,867.81 = 8,276.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,591.23x = 24,867.81 × 8,276.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,591.23x = 205,830,490.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,830,490.35/16,591.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,405.98

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