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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,659.06, 24,996.74 and 7,297.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,659.06, 24,996.74 and 7,297.80 is: 10,950.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,659.06 : 24,996.74 = 7,297.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,659.06/24,996.74 = 7,297.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,659.06x = 24,996.74 × 7,297.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,659.06x = 182,421,172.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,421,172.68/16,659.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,950.27

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