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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,663.36, 25,007.32 and 7,898.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,663.36, 25,007.32 and 7,898.24 is: 11,853.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,663.36 : 25,007.32 = 7,898.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,663.36/25,007.32 = 7,898.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,663.36x = 25,007.32 × 7,898.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,663.36x = 197,513,815.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,513,815.12/16,663.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,853.18

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