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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,601.10, 24,883.02 and 7,249.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,601.10, 24,883.02 and 7,249.14 is: 10,865.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,601.10 : 24,883.02 = 7,249.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,601.10/24,883.02 = 7,249.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,601.10x = 24,883.02 × 7,249.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,601.10x = 180,380,495.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,380,495.60/16,601.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,865.57

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