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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,573.23, 24,863.94 and 7,806.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,573.23, 24,863.94 and 7,806.11 is: 11,711.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,573.23 : 24,863.94 = 7,806.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,573.23/24,863.94 = 7,806.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,573.23x = 24,863.94 × 7,806.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,573.23x = 194,090,526.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,090,526.35/16,573.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,711.09

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