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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,606.95, 24,914.97 and 8,276.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,606.95, 24,914.97 and 8,276.91 is: 12,417.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,606.95 : 24,914.97 = 8,276.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,606.95/24,914.97 = 8,276.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,606.95x = 24,914.97 × 8,276.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,606.95x = 206,218,964.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,218,964.34/16,606.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,417.63

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