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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,604.10, 24,903.42 and 8,275.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,604.10, 24,903.42 and 8,275.28 is: 12,411.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,604.10 : 24,903.42 = 8,275.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,604.10/24,903.42 = 8,275.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,604.10x = 24,903.42 × 8,275.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,604.10x = 206,082,617.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,082,617.91/16,604.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,411.55

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