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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,617.73, 24,935.91 and 8,826.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,617.73, 24,935.91 and 8,826.34 is: 13,244.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,617.73 : 24,935.91 = 8,826.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,617.73/24,935.91 = 8,826.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,617.73x = 24,935.91 × 8,826.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,617.73x = 220,092,819.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,092,819.87/16,617.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,244.46

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