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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,608.67, 24,917.10 and 8,292.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,608.67, 24,917.10 and 8,292.67 is: 12,441.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,608.67 : 24,917.10 = 8,292.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,608.67/24,917.10 = 8,292.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,608.67x = 24,917.10 × 8,292.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,608.67x = 206,629,287.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,629,287.66/16,608.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,441.05

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