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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,626.90, 24,919.50 and 8,309.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,626.90, 24,919.50 and 8,309.25 is: 12,453.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,626.90 : 24,919.50 = 8,309.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,626.90/24,919.50 = 8,309.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,626.90x = 24,919.50 × 8,309.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,626.90x = 207,062,355.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,062,355.38/16,626.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,453.46

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