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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,605.73, 24,913.02 and 7,246.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,605.73, 24,913.02 and 7,246.50 is: 10,871.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,605.73 : 24,913.02 = 7,246.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,605.73/24,913.02 = 7,246.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,605.73x = 24,913.02 × 7,246.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,605.73x = 180,532,199.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,532,199.43/16,605.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,871.68

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