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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,627.98, 24,921.16 and 8,310.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,627.98, 24,921.16 and 8,310.32 is: 12,455.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,627.98 : 24,921.16 = 8,310.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,627.98/24,921.16 = 8,310.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,627.98x = 24,921.16 × 8,310.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,627.98x = 207,102,814.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,102,814.37/16,627.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,455.08

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