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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,672.64, 24,991.68 and 7,900.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,672.64, 24,991.68 and 7,900.88 is: 11,843.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,672.64 : 24,991.68 = 7,900.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,672.64/24,991.68 = 7,900.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,672.64x = 24,991.68 × 7,900.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,672.64x = 197,456,264.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,456,264.68/16,672.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,843.13

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