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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,598.96, 24,878.39 and 8,281.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,598.96, 24,878.39 and 8,281.07 is: 12,411.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,598.96 : 24,878.39 = 8,281.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,598.96/24,878.39 = 8,281.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,598.96x = 24,878.39 × 8,281.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,598.96x = 206,019,523.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,019,523.28/16,598.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,411.60

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