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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,663.51, 24,998.51 and 8,881.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,663.51, 24,998.51 and 8,881.03 is: 13,323.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,663.51 : 24,998.51 = 8,881.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,663.51/24,998.51 = 8,881.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,663.51x = 24,998.51 × 8,881.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,663.51x = 222,012,517.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,012,517.27/16,663.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,323.27

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