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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,594.57, 24,858.60 and 8,248.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,594.57, 24,858.60 and 8,248.89 is: 12,356.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,594.57 : 24,858.60 = 8,248.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,594.57/24,858.60 = 8,248.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,594.57x = 24,858.60 × 8,248.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,594.57x = 205,055,779.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,055,779.41/16,594.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,356.80

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