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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,610.64, 24,907.76 and 7,246.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,610.64, 24,907.76 and 7,246.62 is: 10,866.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,610.64 : 24,907.76 = 7,246.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,610.64/24,907.76 = 7,246.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,610.64x = 24,907.76 × 7,246.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,610.64x = 180,497,071.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,497,071.77/16,610.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,866.35

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