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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,670.35, 24,992.54 and 8,346.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,670.35, 24,992.54 and 8,346.08 is: 12,512.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,670.35 : 24,992.54 = 8,346.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,670.35/24,992.54 = 8,346.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,670.35x = 24,992.54 × 8,346.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,670.35x = 208,589,571.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,589,571.55/16,670.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,512.61

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