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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,376.87, 24,547.64 and 7,925.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,376.87, 24,547.64 and 7,925.52 is: 11,879.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,376.87 : 24,547.64 = 7,925.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,376.87/24,547.64 = 7,925.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,376.87x = 24,547.64 × 7,925.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,376.87x = 194,552,811.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,552,811.77/16,376.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,879.73

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