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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,642.28, 24,960.92 and 7,280.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,642.28, 24,960.92 and 7,280.67 is: 10,919.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,642.28 : 24,960.92 = 7,280.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,642.28/24,960.92 = 7,280.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,642.28x = 24,960.92 × 7,280.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,642.28x = 181,732,185.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,732,185.01/16,642.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,919.91

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