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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,652.34, 24,990.83 and 7,887.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,652.34, 24,990.83 and 7,887.27 is: 11,836.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,652.34 : 24,990.83 = 7,887.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,652.34/24,990.83 = 7,887.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,652.34x = 24,990.83 × 7,887.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,652.34x = 197,109,423.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,109,423.73/16,652.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,836.74

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