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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,631.92, 24,947.88 and 7,854.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,631.92, 24,947.88 and 7,854.76 is: 11,782.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,631.92 : 24,947.88 = 7,854.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,631.92/24,947.88 = 7,854.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,631.92x = 24,947.88 × 7,854.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,631.92x = 195,959,609.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,959,609.91/16,631.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,782.14

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