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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,625.40, 24,917.27 and 8,307.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,625.40, 24,917.27 and 8,307.74 is: 12,451.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,625.40 : 24,917.27 = 8,307.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,625.40/24,917.27 = 8,307.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,625.40x = 24,917.27 × 8,307.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,625.40x = 207,006,034.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,006,034.54/16,625.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,451.19

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