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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,658.03, 24,993.97 and 7,293.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,658.03, 24,993.97 and 7,293.23 is: 10,942.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,658.03 : 24,993.97 = 7,293.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,658.03/24,993.97 = 7,293.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,658.03x = 24,993.97 × 7,293.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,658.03x = 182,286,628.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,286,628.62/16,658.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,942.87

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