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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,644.52, 24,959.46 and 8,851.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,644.52, 24,959.46 and 8,851.56 is: 13,273.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,644.52 : 24,959.46 = 8,851.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,644.52/24,959.46 = 8,851.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,644.52x = 24,959.46 × 8,851.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,644.52x = 220,930,157.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,930,157.76/16,644.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,273.45

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