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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,623.70, 24,924.39 and 7,850.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,623.70, 24,924.39 and 7,850.50 is: 11,770.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,623.70 : 24,924.39 = 7,850.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,623.70/24,924.39 = 7,850.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,623.70x = 24,924.39 × 7,850.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,623.70x = 195,668,923.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,668,923.70/16,623.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,770.48

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