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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,623.48, 24,922.09 and 8,298.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,623.48, 24,922.09 and 8,298.91 is: 12,441.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,623.48 : 24,922.09 = 8,298.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,623.48/24,922.09 = 8,298.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,623.48x = 24,922.09 × 8,298.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,623.48x = 206,826,181.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,826,181.92/16,623.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,441.81

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