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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,628.63, 24,959.88 and 8,314.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,628.63, 24,959.88 and 8,314.65 is: 12,480.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,628.63 : 24,959.88 = 8,314.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,628.63/24,959.88 = 8,314.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,628.63x = 24,959.88 × 8,314.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,628.63x = 207,532,666.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,532,666.24/16,628.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,480.45

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