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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,658.36, 24,999.82 and 7,893.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,658.36, 24,999.82 and 7,893.24 is: 11,845.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,658.36 : 24,999.82 = 7,893.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,658.36/24,999.82 = 7,893.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,658.36x = 24,999.82 × 7,893.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,658.36x = 197,329,579.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,329,579.22/16,658.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,845.68

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