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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,613.90, 24,886.24 and 8,268.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,613.90, 24,886.24 and 8,268.61 is: 12,385.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,613.90 : 24,886.24 = 8,268.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,613.90/24,886.24 = 8,268.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,613.90x = 24,886.24 × 8,268.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,613.90x = 205,774,571.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,774,571.58/16,613.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,385.69

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