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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,608.07, 24,916.66 and 8,278.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,608.07, 24,916.66 and 8,278.03 is: 12,419.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,608.07 : 24,916.66 = 8,278.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,608.07/24,916.66 = 8,278.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,608.07x = 24,916.66 × 8,278.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,608.07x = 206,260,858.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,260,858.98/16,608.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,419.32

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