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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,593.72, 24,886.26 and 7,811.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,593.72, 24,886.26 and 7,811.16 is: 11,714.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,593.72 : 24,886.26 = 7,811.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,593.72/24,886.26 = 7,811.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,593.72x = 24,886.26 × 7,811.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,593.72x = 194,390,558.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,390,558.66/16,593.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,714.71

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