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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,444.98, 24,673.95 and 7,204.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,444.98, 24,673.95 and 7,204.50 is: 10,809.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,444.98 : 24,673.95 = 7,204.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,444.98/24,673.95 = 7,204.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,444.98x = 24,673.95 × 7,204.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,444.98x = 177,763,472.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,763,472.78/16,444.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,809.59

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