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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,651.18, 24,954.90 and 7,888.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,651.18, 24,954.90 and 7,888.60 is: 11,822.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,651.18 : 24,954.90 = 7,888.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,651.18/24,954.90 = 7,888.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,651.18x = 24,954.90 × 7,888.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,651.18x = 196,859,225.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,859,225.75/16,651.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,822.54

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