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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,675.81, 24,990.63 and 8,345.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,675.81, 24,990.63 and 8,345.23 is: 12,506.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,675.81 : 24,990.63 = 8,345.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,675.81/24,990.63 = 8,345.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,675.81x = 24,990.63 × 8,345.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,675.81x = 208,552,555.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,552,555.19/16,675.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,506.29

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