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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,600.80, 24,908.40 and 8,392.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,600.80, 24,908.40 and 8,392.80 is: 12,592.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,600.80 : 24,908.40 = 8,392.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,600.80/24,908.40 = 8,392.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,600.80x = 24,908.40 × 8,392.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,600.80x = 209,051,219.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,051,219.52/16,600.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,592.84

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