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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,606.48, 24,924.15 and 8,714.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,606.48, 24,924.15 and 8,714.61 is: 13,079.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,606.48 : 24,924.15 = 8,714.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,606.48/24,924.15 = 8,714.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,606.48x = 24,924.15 × 8,714.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,606.48x = 217,204,246.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,204,246.83/16,606.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,079.49

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