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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,658.04, 24,986.97 and 7,899.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,658.04, 24,986.97 and 7,899.09 is: 11,848.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,658.04 : 24,986.97 = 7,899.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,658.04/24,986.97 = 7,899.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,658.04x = 24,986.97 × 7,899.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,658.04x = 197,374,324.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,374,324.86/16,658.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,848.59

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