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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,609.27, 24,905.70 and 7,245.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,609.27, 24,905.70 and 7,245.24 is: 10,864.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,609.27 : 24,905.70 = 7,245.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,609.27/24,905.70 = 7,245.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,609.27x = 24,905.70 × 7,245.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,609.27x = 180,447,773.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,447,773.87/16,609.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,864.28

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