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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,626.98, 24,919.66 and 8,309.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,626.98, 24,919.66 and 8,309.32 is: 12,453.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,626.98 : 24,919.66 = 8,309.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,626.98/24,919.66 = 8,309.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,626.98x = 24,919.66 × 8,309.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,626.98x = 207,065,429.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,065,429.23/16,626.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,453.58

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