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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,623.48, 24,944.54 and 8,832.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,623.48, 24,944.54 and 8,832.09 is: 13,253.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,623.48 : 24,944.54 = 8,832.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,623.48/24,944.54 = 8,832.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,623.48x = 24,944.54 × 8,832.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,623.48x = 220,312,378.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,312,378.13/16,623.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,253.08

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