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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,607.56, 24,898.96 and 7,245.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,607.56, 24,898.96 and 7,245.80 is: 10,863.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,607.56 : 24,898.96 = 7,245.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,607.56/24,898.96 = 7,245.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,607.56x = 24,898.96 × 7,245.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,607.56x = 180,412,884.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,412,884.37/16,607.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,863.30

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