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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,664.48, 24,991.67 and 8,762.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,664.48, 24,991.67 and 8,762.74 is: 13,141.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,664.48 : 24,991.67 = 8,762.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,664.48/24,991.67 = 8,762.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,664.48x = 24,991.67 × 8,762.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,664.48x = 218,995,337.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,995,337.60/16,664.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,141.44

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