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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,628.39, 24,947.13 and 8,298.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,628.39, 24,947.13 and 8,298.35 is: 12,449.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,628.39 : 24,947.13 = 8,298.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,628.39/24,947.13 = 8,298.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,628.39x = 24,947.13 × 8,298.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,628.39x = 207,019,891.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,019,891.50/16,628.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,449.79

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