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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,632, 24,948 and 8,424

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,632, 24,948 and 8,424 is: 12,636

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,632 : 24,948 = 8,424 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,632/24,948 = 8,424/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,632x = 24,948 × 8,424
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,632x = 210,161,952
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,161,952/16,632
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,636

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