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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,620.67, 24,941.81 and 8,834.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,620.67, 24,941.81 and 8,834.95 is: 13,258.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,620.67 : 24,941.81 = 8,834.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,620.67/24,941.81 = 8,834.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,620.67x = 24,941.81 × 8,834.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,620.67x = 220,359,600.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,359,600.08/16,620.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,258.17

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