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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,649.62, 24,974.36 and 8,321.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,649.62, 24,974.36 and 8,321.20 is: 12,481.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,649.62 : 24,974.36 = 8,321.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,649.62/24,974.36 = 8,321.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,649.62x = 24,974.36 × 8,321.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,649.62x = 207,816,644.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,816,644.43/16,649.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,481.77

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