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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,644.96, 24,958.08 and 7,283.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,644.96, 24,958.08 and 7,283.52 is: 10,921.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,644.96 : 24,958.08 = 7,283.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,644.96/24,958.08 = 7,283.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,644.96x = 24,958.08 × 7,283.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,644.96x = 181,782,674.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,782,674.84/16,644.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,921.18

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