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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,675.84, 24,991.71 and 8,762.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,675.84, 24,991.71 and 8,762.18 is: 13,131.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,675.84 : 24,991.71 = 8,762.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,675.84/24,991.71 = 8,762.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,675.84x = 24,991.71 × 8,762.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,675.84x = 218,981,880.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,981,880.20/16,675.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,131.69

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