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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,591.80, 24,887.70 and 8,297.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,591.80, 24,887.70 and 8,297.40 is: 12,446.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,591.80 : 24,887.70 = 8,297.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,591.80/24,887.70 = 8,297.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,591.80x = 24,887.70 × 8,297.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,591.80x = 206,503,201.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,503,201.98/16,591.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,446.10

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