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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,602.89, 24,911.62 and 8,812.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,602.89, 24,911.62 and 8,812.31 is: 13,222.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,602.89 : 24,911.62 = 8,812.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,602.89/24,911.62 = 8,812.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,602.89x = 24,911.62 × 8,812.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,602.89x = 219,528,771.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,528,771.45/16,602.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,222.33

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