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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,606.22, 24,918.44 and 7,117.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,606.22, 24,918.44 and 7,117.67 is: 10,680.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,606.22 : 24,918.44 = 7,117.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,606.22/24,918.44 = 7,117.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,606.22x = 24,918.44 × 7,117.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,606.22x = 177,361,259.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,361,259.54/16,606.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,680.41

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