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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,611.35, 24,903.93 and 8,287.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,611.35, 24,903.93 and 8,287.10 is: 12,424.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,611.35 : 24,903.93 = 8,287.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,611.35/24,903.93 = 8,287.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,611.35x = 24,903.93 × 8,287.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,611.35x = 206,381,358.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,381,358.30/16,611.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,424.12

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