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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,583.67, 24,879.15 and 7,818.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,583.67, 24,879.15 and 7,818.66 is: 11,729.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,583.67 : 24,879.15 = 7,818.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,583.67/24,879.15 = 7,818.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,583.67x = 24,879.15 × 7,818.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,583.67x = 194,521,614.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,521,614.94/16,583.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,729.71

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