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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,636.39, 24,928.91 and 8,193.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,636.39, 24,928.91 and 8,193.21 is: 12,277.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,636.39 : 24,928.91 = 8,193.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,636.39/24,928.91 = 8,193.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,636.39x = 24,928.91 × 8,193.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,636.39x = 204,247,670.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,247,670.06/16,636.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,277.17

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