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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,638.30, 24,957.45 and 7,890.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,638.30, 24,957.45 and 7,890.30 is: 11,835.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,638.30 : 24,957.45 = 7,890.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,638.30/24,957.45 = 7,890.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,638.30x = 24,957.45 × 7,890.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,638.30x = 196,921,767.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,921,767.74/16,638.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,835.45

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