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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,626.30, 24,925.41 and 7,737.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,626.30, 24,925.41 and 7,737.05 is: 11,599.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,626.30 : 24,925.41 = 7,737.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,626.30/24,925.41 = 7,737.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,626.30x = 24,925.41 × 7,737.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,626.30x = 192,849,065.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,849,065.55/16,626.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,599.03

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