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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,775.48, 25,163.24 and 7,884.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,775.48, 25,163.24 and 7,884.29 is: 11,826.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,775.48 : 25,163.24 = 7,884.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,775.48/25,163.24 = 7,884.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,775.48x = 25,163.24 × 7,884.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,775.48x = 198,394,304.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,394,304.99/16,775.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,826.44

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