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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,555.34, 24,843.95 and 7,792.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,555.34, 24,843.95 and 7,792.76 is: 11,694.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,555.34 : 24,843.95 = 7,792.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,555.34/24,843.95 = 7,792.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,555.34x = 24,843.95 × 7,792.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,555.34x = 193,602,776.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,602,776.62/16,555.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,694.28

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