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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,652.39, 24,990.90 and 7,887.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,652.39, 24,990.90 and 7,887.33 is: 11,836.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,652.39 : 24,990.90 = 7,887.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,652.39/24,990.90 = 7,887.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,652.39x = 24,990.90 × 7,887.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,652.39x = 197,111,350.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,111,350.34/16,652.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,836.82

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