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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,623.61, 24,922.41 and 8,299.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,623.61, 24,922.41 and 8,299.45 is: 12,442.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,623.61 : 24,922.41 = 8,299.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,623.61/24,922.41 = 8,299.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,623.61x = 24,922.41 × 8,299.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,623.61x = 206,842,295.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,842,295.67/16,623.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,442.68

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