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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,580.54, 24,879.44 and 7,344.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,580.54, 24,879.44 and 7,344.38 is: 11,020.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,580.54 : 24,879.44 = 7,344.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,580.54/24,879.44 = 7,344.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,580.54x = 24,879.44 × 7,344.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,580.54x = 182,723,955.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,723,955.51/16,580.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,020.39

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