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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,674.93, 24,994.98 and 7,899.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,674.93, 24,994.98 and 7,899.39 is: 11,840.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,674.93 : 24,994.98 = 7,899.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,674.93/24,994.98 = 7,899.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,674.93x = 24,994.98 × 7,899.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,674.93x = 197,445,095.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,445,095.06/16,674.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,840.84

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