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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,631.42, 24,957.94 and 8,845.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,631.42, 24,957.94 and 8,845.70 is: 13,274.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,631.42 : 24,957.94 = 8,845.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,631.42/24,957.94 = 8,845.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,631.42x = 24,957.94 × 8,845.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,631.42x = 220,770,449.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,770,449.86/16,631.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,274.30

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