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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,659.30, 24,989.40 and 7,294.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,659.30, 24,989.40 and 7,294.50 is: 10,941.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,659.30 : 24,989.40 = 7,294.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,659.30/24,989.40 = 7,294.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,659.30x = 24,989.40 × 7,294.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,659.30x = 182,285,178.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,285,178.30/16,659.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,941.95

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