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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,676.93, 24,997.98 and 7,901.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,676.93, 24,997.98 and 7,901.39 is: 11,843.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,676.93 : 24,997.98 = 7,901.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,676.93/24,997.98 = 7,901.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,676.93x = 24,997.98 × 7,901.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,676.93x = 197,518,789.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,518,789.19/16,676.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,843.83

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