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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,627.56, 24,920.51 and 8,309.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,627.56, 24,920.51 and 8,309.90 is: 12,454.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,627.56 : 24,920.51 = 8,309.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,627.56/24,920.51 = 8,309.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,627.56x = 24,920.51 × 8,309.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,627.56x = 207,086,779.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,086,779.90/16,627.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,454.43

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