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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,609.77, 24,906.45 and 7,245.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,609.77, 24,906.45 and 7,245.74 is: 10,865.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,609.77 : 24,906.45 = 7,245.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,609.77/24,906.45 = 7,245.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,609.77x = 24,906.45 × 7,245.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,609.77x = 180,465,536.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,465,536.49/16,609.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,865.02

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