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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,645.95, 24,976.62 and 7,284.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,645.95, 24,976.62 and 7,284.69 is: 10,930.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,645.95 : 24,976.62 = 7,284.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,645.95/24,976.62 = 7,284.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,645.95x = 24,976.62 × 7,284.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,645.95x = 181,946,933.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,946,933.95/16,645.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,930.40

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