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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,644.75, 24,967.68 and 7,279.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,644.75, 24,967.68 and 7,279.98 is: 10,920.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,644.75 : 24,967.68 = 7,279.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,644.75/24,967.68 = 7,279.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,644.75x = 24,967.68 × 7,279.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,644.75x = 181,764,211.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,764,211.05/16,644.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,920.21

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