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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,598.43, 24,882.58 and 8,280.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,598.43, 24,882.58 and 8,280.99 is: 12,413.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,598.43 : 24,882.58 = 8,280.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,598.43/24,882.58 = 8,280.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,598.43x = 24,882.58 × 8,280.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,598.43x = 206,052,499.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,052,499.82/16,598.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,413.97

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