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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,600.14, 24,888.26 and 8,575.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,600.14, 24,888.26 and 8,575.07 is: 12,856.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,600.14 : 24,888.26 = 8,575.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,600.14/24,888.26 = 8,575.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,600.14x = 24,888.26 × 8,575.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,600.14x = 213,418,468.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,418,468.67/16,600.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,856.43

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