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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,606.08, 24,908.85 and 7,847.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,606.08, 24,908.85 and 7,847.28 is: 11,770.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,606.08 : 24,908.85 = 7,847.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,606.08/24,908.85 = 7,847.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,606.08x = 24,908.85 × 7,847.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,606.08x = 195,466,720.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,466,720.43/16,606.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,770.79

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