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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,656, 24,984 and 8,448

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,656, 24,984 and 8,448 is: 12,672

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,656 : 24,984 = 8,448 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,656/24,984 = 8,448/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,656x = 24,984 × 8,448
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,656x = 211,064,832
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,064,832/16,656
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,672

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