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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,657.13, 24,997.98 and 7,892.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,657.13, 24,997.98 and 7,892.06 is: 11,843.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,657.13 : 24,997.98 = 7,892.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,657.13/24,997.98 = 7,892.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,657.13x = 24,997.98 × 7,892.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,657.13x = 197,285,433.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,285,433.05/16,657.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,843.91

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