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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,296.66, 24,444.99 and 7,060.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,296.66, 24,444.99 and 7,060.50 is: 10,590.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,296.66 : 24,444.99 = 7,060.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,296.66/24,444.99 = 7,060.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,296.66x = 24,444.99 × 7,060.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,296.66x = 172,593,851.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,593,851.90/16,296.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,590.75

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