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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,652.44, 24,959.22 and 7,399

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,652.44, 24,959.22 and 7,399 is: 11,089.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,652.44 : 24,959.22 = 7,399 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,652.44/24,959.22 = 7,399/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,652.44x = 24,959.22 × 7,399
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,652.44x = 184,673,268.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,673,268.78/16,652.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,089.86

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