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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,619.67, 24,940.31 and 8,833.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,619.67, 24,940.31 and 8,833.95 is: 13,256.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,619.67 : 24,940.31 = 8,833.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,619.67/24,940.31 = 8,833.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,619.67x = 24,940.31 × 8,833.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,619.67x = 220,321,407.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,321,407.35/16,619.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,256.67

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