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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,669.61, 24,999.35 and 8,767.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,669.61, 24,999.35 and 8,767.82 is: 13,149.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,669.61 : 24,999.35 = 8,767.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,669.61/24,999.35 = 8,767.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,669.61x = 24,999.35 × 8,767.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,669.61x = 219,189,761.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,189,761.60/16,669.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,149.06

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