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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,640.63, 24,939.06 and 8,211.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,640.63, 24,939.06 and 8,211.77 is: 12,306.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,640.63 : 24,939.06 = 8,211.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,640.63/24,939.06 = 8,211.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,640.63x = 24,939.06 × 8,211.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,640.63x = 204,793,700.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,793,700.04/16,640.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,306.85

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