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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,660.10, 24,973.83 and 8,327.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,660.10, 24,973.83 and 8,327.66 is: 12,483.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,660.10 : 24,973.83 = 8,327.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,660.10/24,973.83 = 8,327.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,660.10x = 24,973.83 × 8,327.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,660.10x = 207,973,565.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,973,565.14/16,660.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,483.33

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