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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,607.76, 24,918.96 and 8,817.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,607.76, 24,918.96 and 8,817.18 is: 13,229.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,607.76 : 24,918.96 = 8,817.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,607.76/24,918.96 = 8,817.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,607.76x = 24,918.96 × 8,817.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,607.76x = 219,714,955.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,714,955.73/16,607.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,229.66

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