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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,659.34, 24,963.80 and 7,294.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,659.34, 24,963.80 and 7,294.12 is: 10,930.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,659.34 : 24,963.80 = 7,294.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,659.34/24,963.80 = 7,294.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,659.34x = 24,963.80 × 7,294.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,659.34x = 182,088,853.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,088,853.98/16,659.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,930.14

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