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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,612.98, 24,912.99 and 7,255.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,612.98, 24,912.99 and 7,255.86 is: 10,880.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,612.98 : 24,912.99 = 7,255.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,612.98/24,912.99 = 7,255.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,612.98x = 24,912.99 × 7,255.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,612.98x = 180,765,167.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,765,167.62/16,612.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,880.96

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