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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,644.72, 24,967.60 and 7,279.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,644.72, 24,967.60 and 7,279.92 is: 10,920.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,644.72 : 24,967.60 = 7,279.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,644.72/24,967.60 = 7,279.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,644.72x = 24,967.60 × 7,279.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,644.72x = 181,762,130.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,762,130.59/16,644.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,920.11

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