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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,667.06, 24,983.16 and 7,891.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,667.06, 24,983.16 and 7,891.52 is: 11,829.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,667.06 : 24,983.16 = 7,891.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,667.06/24,983.16 = 7,891.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,667.06x = 24,983.16 × 7,891.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,667.06x = 197,154,981.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,154,981.89/16,667.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,829.02

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