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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,658.58, 24,995.98 and 7,883.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,658.58, 24,995.98 and 7,883.04 is: 11,828.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,658.58 : 24,995.98 = 7,883.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,658.58/24,995.98 = 7,883.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,658.58x = 24,995.98 × 7,883.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,658.58x = 197,044,310.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,044,310.18/16,658.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,828.40

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