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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,600.72, 24,903.96 and 7,367.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,600.72, 24,903.96 and 7,367.44 is: 11,052.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,600.72 : 24,903.96 = 7,367.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,600.72/24,903.96 = 7,367.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,600.72x = 24,903.96 × 7,367.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,600.72x = 183,478,431.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,478,431.06/16,600.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,052.44

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