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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,623.73, 24,914.80 and 8,306.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,623.73, 24,914.80 and 8,306.08 is: 12,448.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,623.73 : 24,914.80 = 8,306.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,623.73/24,914.80 = 8,306.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,623.73x = 24,914.80 × 8,306.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,623.73x = 206,944,321.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,944,321.98/16,623.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,448.73

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