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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,652.61, 24,985.46 and 7,894.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,652.61, 24,985.46 and 7,894.89 is: 11,845.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,652.61 : 24,985.46 = 7,894.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,652.61/24,985.46 = 7,894.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,652.61x = 24,985.46 × 7,894.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,652.61x = 197,257,478.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,257,478.04/16,652.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,845.44

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