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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,633.99, 24,930.09 and 8,316.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,633.99, 24,930.09 and 8,316.32 is: 12,464.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,633.99 : 24,930.09 = 8,316.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,633.99/24,930.09 = 8,316.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,633.99x = 24,930.09 × 8,316.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,633.99x = 207,326,606.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,326,606.07/16,633.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,464.03

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