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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,610.77, 24,901.02 and 8,293.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,610.77, 24,901.02 and 8,293.29 is: 12,432.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,610.77 : 24,901.02 = 8,293.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,610.77/24,901.02 = 8,293.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,610.77x = 24,901.02 × 8,293.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,610.77x = 206,511,286.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,511,286.78/16,610.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,432.37

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