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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,631.38, 24,947.60 and 7,266.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,631.38, 24,947.60 and 7,266.61 is: 10,900.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,631.38 : 24,947.60 = 7,266.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,631.38/24,947.60 = 7,266.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,631.38x = 24,947.60 × 7,266.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,631.38x = 181,284,474.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,284,474.49/16,631.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,900.15

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