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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,611.27, 24,908.70 and 7,247.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,611.27, 24,908.70 and 7,247.24 is: 10,867.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,611.27 : 24,908.70 = 7,247.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,611.27/24,908.70 = 7,247.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,611.27x = 24,908.70 × 7,247.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,611.27x = 180,519,202.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,519,202.44/16,611.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,867.27

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