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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,660.30, 24,990.90 and 7,295.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,660.30, 24,990.90 and 7,295.50 is: 10,943.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,660.30 : 24,990.90 = 7,295.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,660.30/24,990.90 = 7,295.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,660.30x = 24,990.90 × 7,295.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,660.30x = 182,321,110.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,321,110.95/16,660.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,943.45

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