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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,663.08, 24,976.26 and 7,884.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,663.08, 24,976.26 and 7,884.84 is: 11,818.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,663.08 : 24,976.26 = 7,884.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,663.08/24,976.26 = 7,884.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,663.08x = 24,976.26 × 7,884.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,663.08x = 196,933,813.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,933,813.90/16,663.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,818.57

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