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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,651.08, 24,984.72 and 7,875.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,651.08, 24,984.72 and 7,875.54 is: 11,817.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,651.08 : 24,984.72 = 7,875.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,651.08/24,984.72 = 7,875.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,651.08x = 24,984.72 × 7,875.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,651.08x = 196,768,161.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,768,161.75/16,651.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,817.14

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