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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,660, 24,990 and 8,452

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,660, 24,990 and 8,452 is: 12,678

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,660 : 24,990 = 8,452 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,660/24,990 = 8,452/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,660x = 24,990 × 8,452
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,660x = 211,215,480
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,215,480/16,660
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,678

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