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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,444.48, 24,673.20 and 7,204

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,444.48, 24,673.20 and 7,204 is: 10,808.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,444.48 : 24,673.20 = 7,204 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,444.48/24,673.20 = 7,204/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,444.48x = 24,673.20 × 7,204
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,444.48x = 177,745,732.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,745,732.80/16,444.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,808.84

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