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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,643.40, 24,965.10 and 8,867.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,643.40, 24,965.10 and 8,867.40 is: 13,301.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,643.40 : 24,965.10 = 8,867.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,643.40/24,965.10 = 8,867.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,643.40x = 24,965.10 × 8,867.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,643.40x = 221,375,527.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,375,527.74/16,643.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,301.10

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