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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,643.63, 24,943.56 and 8,214.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,643.63, 24,943.56 and 8,214.77 is: 12,311.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,643.63 : 24,943.56 = 8,214.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,643.63/24,943.56 = 8,214.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,643.63x = 24,943.56 × 8,214.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,643.63x = 204,905,483.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,905,483.66/16,643.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,311.35

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