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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,604.65, 24,893.39 and 7,725.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,604.65, 24,893.39 and 7,725.51 is: 11,581.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,604.65 : 24,893.39 = 7,725.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,604.65/24,893.39 = 7,725.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,604.65x = 24,893.39 × 7,725.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,604.65x = 192,314,133.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,314,133.38/16,604.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,581.94

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