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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,601, 24,893.36 and 7,248.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,601, 24,893.36 and 7,248.92 is: 10,869.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,601 : 24,893.36 = 7,248.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,601/24,893.36 = 7,248.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,601x = 24,893.36 × 7,248.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,601x = 180,449,975.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,449,975.17/16,601
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,869.83

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