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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,597.65, 24,905.58 and 7,832.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,597.65, 24,905.58 and 7,832.33 is: 11,752.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,597.65 : 24,905.58 = 7,832.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,597.65/24,905.58 = 7,832.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,597.65x = 24,905.58 × 7,832.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,597.65x = 195,068,813.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,068,813.04/16,597.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,752.80

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