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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,664.36, 25,008.82 and 7,899.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,664.36, 25,008.82 and 7,899.24 is: 11,854.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,664.36 : 25,008.82 = 7,899.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,664.36/25,008.82 = 7,899.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,664.36x = 25,008.82 × 7,899.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,664.36x = 197,550,671.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,550,671.30/16,664.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,854.68

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