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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,645.58, 24,973.38 and 7,033.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,645.58, 24,973.38 and 7,033.03 is: 10,551.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,645.58 : 24,973.38 = 7,033.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,645.58/24,973.38 = 7,033.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,645.58x = 24,973.38 × 7,033.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,645.58x = 175,638,438.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,638,438.64/16,645.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,551.66

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