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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,600.68, 24,908.79 and 8,281.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,600.68, 24,908.79 and 8,281.33 is: 12,425.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,600.68 : 24,908.79 = 8,281.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,600.68/24,908.79 = 8,281.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,600.68x = 24,908.79 × 8,281.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,600.68x = 206,277,909.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,277,909.89/16,600.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,425.87

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