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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,639.20, 24,958.80 and 7,891.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,639.20, 24,958.80 and 7,891.20 is: 11,836.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,639.20 : 24,958.80 = 7,891.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,639.20/24,958.80 = 7,891.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,639.20x = 24,958.80 × 7,891.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,639.20x = 196,954,882.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,954,882.56/16,639.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,836.80

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