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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,611.08, 24,916.35 and 7,852.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,611.08, 24,916.35 and 7,852.28 is: 11,778.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,611.08 : 24,916.35 = 7,852.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,611.08/24,916.35 = 7,852.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,611.08x = 24,916.35 × 7,852.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,611.08x = 195,650,156.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,650,156.78/16,611.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,778.29

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