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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,608.74, 24,914.72 and 7,245.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,608.74, 24,914.72 and 7,245.95 is: 10,869.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,608.74 : 24,914.72 = 7,245.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,608.74/24,914.72 = 7,245.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,608.74x = 24,914.72 × 7,245.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,608.74x = 180,530,708.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,530,708.93/16,608.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,869.62

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