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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,639.80, 24,966.96 and 8,839.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,639.80, 24,966.96 and 8,839.48 is: 13,263.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,639.80 : 24,966.96 = 8,839.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,639.80/24,966.96 = 8,839.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,639.80x = 24,966.96 × 8,839.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,639.80x = 220,694,943.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,694,943.58/16,639.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,263.08

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