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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,599.78, 24,881.58 and 8,172.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,599.78, 24,881.58 and 8,172.18 is: 12,249.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,599.78 : 24,881.58 = 8,172.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,599.78/24,881.58 = 8,172.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,599.78x = 24,881.58 × 8,172.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,599.78x = 203,336,750.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,336,750.44/16,599.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,249.36

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