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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,541.92, 24,792.38 and 7,758.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,541.92, 24,792.38 and 7,758.38 is: 11,627.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,541.92 : 24,792.38 = 7,758.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,541.92/24,792.38 = 7,758.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,541.92x = 24,792.38 × 7,758.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,541.92x = 192,348,757.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,348,757.43/16,541.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,627.96

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