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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,603.73, 24,910.02 and 7,244.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,603.73, 24,910.02 and 7,244.50 is: 10,868.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,603.73 : 24,910.02 = 7,244.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,603.73/24,910.02 = 7,244.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,603.73x = 24,910.02 × 7,244.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,603.73x = 180,460,639.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,460,639.89/16,603.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,868.68

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