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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,600.53, 24,915.41 and 8,708.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,600.53, 24,915.41 and 8,708.69 is: 13,070.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,600.53 : 24,915.41 = 8,708.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,600.53/24,915.41 = 8,708.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,600.53x = 24,915.41 × 8,708.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,600.53x = 216,980,518.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,980,518.85/16,600.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,070.70

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