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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,674.34, 24,998.54 and 8,350.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,674.34, 24,998.54 and 8,350.08 is: 12,518.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,674.34 : 24,998.54 = 8,350.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,674.34/24,998.54 = 8,350.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,674.34x = 24,998.54 × 8,350.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,674.34x = 208,739,808.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,739,808.88/16,674.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,518.62

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