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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,610.81, 24,930.32 and 8,288.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,610.81, 24,930.32 and 8,288.33 is: 12,439.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,610.81 : 24,930.32 = 8,288.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,610.81/24,930.32 = 8,288.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,610.81x = 24,930.32 × 8,288.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,610.81x = 206,630,553.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,630,553.07/16,610.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,439.53

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