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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,639.38, 24,946.74 and 7,864.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,639.38, 24,946.74 and 7,864.04 is: 11,790.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,639.38 : 24,946.74 = 7,864.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,639.38/24,946.74 = 7,864.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,639.38x = 24,946.74 × 7,864.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,639.38x = 196,182,223.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,182,223.60/16,639.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,790.24

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