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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,669.77, 24,987.37 and 7,898.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,669.77, 24,987.37 and 7,898.01 is: 11,838.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,669.77 : 24,987.37 = 7,898.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,669.77/24,987.37 = 7,898.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,669.77x = 24,987.37 × 7,898.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,669.77x = 197,350,353.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,350,353.45/16,669.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,838.82

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