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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,525.09, 24,791.69 and 7,749.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,525.09, 24,791.69 and 7,749.78 is: 11,626.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,525.09 : 24,791.69 = 7,749.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,525.09/24,791.69 = 7,749.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,525.09x = 24,791.69 × 7,749.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,525.09x = 192,130,143.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,130,143.33/16,525.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,626.57

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