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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,605.83, 24,891.44 and 7,243.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,605.83, 24,891.44 and 7,243.33 is: 10,857.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,605.83 : 24,891.44 = 7,243.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,605.83/24,891.44 = 7,243.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,605.83x = 24,891.44 × 7,243.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,605.83x = 180,296,815.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,296,815.65/16,605.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,857.44

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