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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,622.48, 24,920.60 and 8,297.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,622.48, 24,920.60 and 8,297.91 is: 12,440.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,622.48 : 24,920.60 = 8,297.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,622.48/24,920.60 = 8,297.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,622.48x = 24,920.60 × 8,297.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,622.48x = 206,788,854.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,788,854.46/16,622.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,440.31

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