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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,673.19, 24,996.70 and 8,349.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,673.19, 24,996.70 and 8,349.02 is: 12,516.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,673.19 : 24,996.70 = 8,349.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,673.19/24,996.70 = 8,349.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,673.19x = 24,996.70 × 8,349.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,673.19x = 208,697,948.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,697,948.23/16,673.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,516.98

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