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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,630.34, 24,931.46 and 7,741.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,630.34, 24,931.46 and 7,741.08 is: 11,605.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,630.34 : 24,931.46 = 7,741.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,630.34/24,931.46 = 7,741.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,630.34x = 24,931.46 × 7,741.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,630.34x = 192,996,426.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,996,426.38/16,630.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,605.08

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