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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,645.06, 24,946.74 and 8,327.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,645.06, 24,946.74 and 8,327.44 is: 12,480.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,645.06 : 24,946.74 = 8,327.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,645.06/24,946.74 = 8,327.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,645.06x = 24,946.74 × 8,327.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,645.06x = 207,742,480.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,742,480.55/16,645.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,480.73

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