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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,683.30, 24,994.58 and 7,898.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,683.30, 24,994.58 and 7,898.85 is: 11,833.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,683.30 : 24,994.58 = 7,898.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,683.30/24,994.58 = 7,898.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,683.30x = 24,994.58 × 7,898.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,683.30x = 197,428,398.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,428,398.74/16,683.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,833.89

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