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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,627.42, 24,951.93 and 8,841.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,627.42, 24,951.93 and 8,841.70 is: 13,268.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,627.42 : 24,951.93 = 8,841.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,627.42/24,951.93 = 8,841.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,627.42x = 24,951.93 × 8,841.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,627.42x = 220,617,479.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,617,479.48/16,627.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,268.29

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