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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,675.93, 24,996.48 and 7,900.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,675.93, 24,996.48 and 7,900.39 is: 11,842.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,675.93 : 24,996.48 = 7,900.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,675.93/24,996.48 = 7,900.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,675.93x = 24,996.48 × 7,900.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,675.93x = 197,481,940.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,481,940.63/16,675.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,842.33

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