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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,658.51, 24,975.45 and 7,883.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,658.51, 24,975.45 and 7,883.15 is: 11,818.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,658.51 : 24,975.45 = 7,883.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,658.51/24,975.45 = 7,883.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,658.51x = 24,975.45 × 7,883.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,658.51x = 196,885,093.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,885,093.79/16,658.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,818.89

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