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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,626.68, 24,925.97 and 7,737.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,626.68, 24,925.97 and 7,737.42 is: 11,599.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,626.68 : 24,925.97 = 7,737.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,626.68/24,925.97 = 7,737.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,626.68x = 24,925.97 × 7,737.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,626.68x = 192,862,764.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,862,764.88/16,626.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,599.60

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