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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,651.02, 24,969.21 and 8,857.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,651.02, 24,969.21 and 8,857.98 is: 13,283.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,651.02 : 24,969.21 = 8,857.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,651.02/24,969.21 = 8,857.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,651.02x = 24,969.21 × 8,857.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,651.02x = 221,176,762.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,176,762.80/16,651.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,283.08

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